The Nigerian Football Federation have been dealt a massive blow in their pursuit of a foreign-born player as he edges closer to committing his future to his European country.

NFF have made efforts in recent years to get players of dual nationalities to switch their international allegiance and like every endeavour, they succeeded with some and failed with others.

The reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, and Alex Iwobi, among others, have switched.

In an interview with Sporty TV, the Atalanta forward admitted that switching his international allegiance to play for Nigeria helped his career progress upwards.

Nnamdi Collins, eligible to play for Germany and Nigeria, has expressed his desire to represent the Europeans if the opportunity arrives.

“It would be a lie if I said otherwise because the dream of playing for the national team really drives me,” he told Sky Germany. “If one day I had the opportunity to help the national team on the big stage, who wouldn't be happy? As a child, I always dreamed about it and it was always one of my goals back then.”

Germany national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann reportedly has an eye on him, and he claims he is unaware and focused on improving himself and being ready for his chance.

“I want to be in the momentum first and give it my all and win games, and then we'll see what the future brings… All in all, the national team is, of course, a wish and dream of mine,” he added.

Collins would have been a dream poach for the Super Eagles with the national team’s centre-backs aged and approaching the end of their international careers.