Germany are ahead in the race to secure the international allegiance of exciting forward Kevin Schade after English Premier League club, Brentford, confirmed that the youngster had been invited to the German national team ahead of the international break.
Born to a German mother and a Nigerian father, Schade is eligible to represent both Germany and Nigeria in international competitions.
The versatile player has represented Germany’s U-21 side and scored four goals in five appearances, and could now feature for the senior squad in their upcoming friendlies against Peru and Belgium, after Germany head coach Hansi Flick invited him to the senior squad for the first time.
The Nigeria Football Federation had reportedly been monitoring Schade’s progress for some time and hoped to convince him to switch allegiances to play for the Super Eagles.
“Kevin Schade has been called up to the senior Germany squad…
