{"id":901556,"date":"2026-04-26T02:44:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T07:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/im-sure-retired-mainz-forward-warns-denmark-against-losing-osula-to-nigeria\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T02:44:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T07:44:42","slug":"im-sure-retired-mainz-forward-warns-denmark-against-losing-osula-to-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/im-sure-retired-mainz-forward-warns-denmark-against-losing-osula-to-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m sure\u2019 \u2013 Retired Mainz forward warns Denmark against losing Osula to Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"750\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Soccer \u2018I\u2019m sure\u2019 \u2013 Retired Mainz forward warns Denmark against losing Osula to Nigeria\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/rtVTnM70ZAeDUtIcPc2QuwsAvR4=\/750x500\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1073670241-e1772711133218.jpg\" srcset data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\"><\/p>\n<p>William Osula applauds the fans during the Newcastle United v Manchester United Premier League match at St. James Park. Copyright: xIMAGO\/EveryxSecondxMediax<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>The Danish FA have been warned to secure William Osula&#8217;s International allegiance after the <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/tag\/nff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nigerian Football Federation<\/a> put their interests in the striker forward, Soccernet.ng reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 22-year-old Newcastle United forward was born to a Danish mother and a Nigerian-French Father, but already holds a Danish and English passport.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/04\/nff-contact-man-united-super-eagles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">As reported earlier<\/a>, the former Sheffield United striker has been approached by the Nigerian Football Association over a potential switch. <\/p>\n<p>While he&#8217;s represented Denmark at the youth level, a senior appearance eludes him, and that keeps the door to the Super Eagles open.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4188\" height=\"2792\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/qDYnq_xzsqhbOLyXyT16NpHENlA=\/4188x2792\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076265338.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer William Osula of Newcastle United celebrates scoring\"><figcaption>William Osula of Newcastle United celebrates scoring. Copyright: ImagoxZachxForster\/SportsxPressxPhoto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Get Our Sports News First \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VagMHLcA89MZvw0Btc21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Former Denmark and Mainz 05 stiker Emil Berggreen, upon the knowledge of the Super Eagles&#8217; interest, urged the DBU to cap-tie William Osula.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m sure Brian Riemer [Headcoach of the Denmark National football team] is handling the situation, because we must not lose William Osula,\u201d the 32-year-old said in quotes revealed by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bt.dk\/fodbold\/nigeria-vil-stjaele-dansk-stjernefroe-maa-ikke-ske\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BT Denmark<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/9CVZljQj4n3aNWAEghXW-hkUISs=\/5472x3648\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1072983174.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer William Osula\"><figcaption>William Osula. Copyright: IMAGOxEveryxSecondxMedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cSo, Riemer is aware of the importance of a young forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the call reveals that there are doubts in Osula\u2019s mind, then Riemer will go to fish and chips in North East England.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s obviously about emphasizing how bright Denmark\u2019s and Osula\u2019s future looks if he pulls the red shirt and not the green shirt over his head,\u201d Berggreen concluded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3868\" height=\"2577\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/J6kDrZPKc97IeSrpM1DXdiOwQj0=\/3868x2577\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076287180.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer William Osula\"><figcaption>William Osula of Newcastle United. Copyright: xNewsxImagesxImago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The former Sheffield United striker, on his end, has no problem letting out his Nigerian side once in a while, largely by speaking pidgin and making Nigerian dishes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img alt=\"<!-- Author Start -->Adefolahan Guerreiro<!-- Author End -->&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0f64d35abfd960f4a5a400c4bb517f7f0be6c48b655560fbdd37e59d9fc9ca58?s=80&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g&#8221;  height=&#8221;80&#8243; width=&#8221;80&#8243; loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221; decoding=&#8221;async&#8221;>\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/guerreiro\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAdefolahan Guerreiro\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAdefolahan is a multilingual sports journalist and football writer whose work spans outlets like Soccernet Nigeria, Pure Football UK, and Royalsportz. <\/p>\n<p>With a sharp eye for detail and a background in college sports, he tells the African football story with depth, flair, and global perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, he brings a cross-cultural voice to his coverage, blending insight with accessibility for readers around the world.<br \/>\nHis portfolio includes interviews with top Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, Sikiru Alimi, Sodiq Ismaila, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.<\/p>\n<p>A devoted Borussia Dortmund fan, Adefolahan thrives on the emotion and rhythm of the beautiful game. Away from work, he\u2019s a sci-fi enthusiast and series lover who enjoys exploring how sport, storytelling, and culture collide.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/04\/mainz-forward-denmark-osula-nigeria.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Adefolahan Guerreiro<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer William Osula applauds the fans during the Newcastle United v Manchester United Premier League match at St. James Park. Copyright: xIMAGO\/EveryxSecondxMediax The Danish FA have been warned to secure William Osula&#8217;s International allegiance after the Nigerian Football Federation put their interests in the striker forward, Soccernet.ng reports. 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