William Osula of Denmark. Photo by Hollandse Hoogte/Shutterstock (15358744cp)
Sunday Apr 26, 2026. 11:00
Former player Emil Berggreen says Denmark “must not lose William Osula” to Nigeria.
The 22-year-old Osula has made impressive strides for Newcastle United this season, notably scoring a superb solo goal deep in injury time to help the Magpies claim a 2-1 win over Manchester United in early March.
Osula was born in Copenhagen to a Danish mother and a Nigerian-French father, and moved to England at a young age – making him eligible to represent all four countries in senior international football.
So far he has only played for Denmark at U-19 and U-21 level. He was called up for their senior team in November 2025, but withdrew from the squad due to injury.
This week, reports have emerged that the Nigerian Football Federation is keen on convincing Osula to play for the Super Eagles – but Berggreen wants the Denmark FA and national team coach Brian Riemer to ensure that doesn’t happen.
“I’m sure Brian Riemer is handling the situation, because we must not lose William Osula,” Bergreen told BT Denmark.
“So, Riemer is aware of the importance of a young forward. If the call reveals that there are doubts in Osula’s mind, then Riemer will go to fish and chips in North East England [to talk with Osula and convince him to play for Denmark].
“It’s obviously about emphasising how bright Denmark’s and Osula’s future looks if he pulls the red shirt and not the green shirt over his head.”