Arsenal youth striker Marley Frohock has officially confirmed that he is eligible to represent Nigeria at senior international level — a revelation that has sparked excitement among football fans, especially those dreaming of the next generation of Super Eagles talent.

Frohock, who was born in Basildon, United Kingdom, revealed that his eligibility comes through his Nigerian mother, while he could also choose to represent England through his father, who encouraged him into football from an early age.

The 17-year-old has been rising quickly through Arsenal’s ranks and signed a scholarship with the club in the summer of 2025. He made his U18 competitive debut as a schoolboy in October 2024 during a thrilling 3–2 clash against Norwich City.

Before joining Arsenal’s famed Hale End Academy in 2022, Frohock built his early foundations at Little Kickers and Billericay Town. His talent has since taken him into first-team training sessions ahead of Premier League matches against Manchester City and Sunderland — a clear sign of how highly he is valued within the club.

Speaking in Arsenal’s Young Gun series, Frohock opened up about his roots and football journey:

“In terms of my family background, my mum is Nigerian and my dad is English, with a bit of Dutch heritage too.
I got into football through my dad. He encouraged me to start kicking a ball, and he’d played semi-professional level himself.”

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With no youth-level appearances yet for either country, Frohock remains fully available to both England and Nigeria — and that is where the real story begins.

Nigeria has seen many dual-eligible stars slip through its fingers in the past. The likes of Bukayo Saka, Tammy Abraham and Eberechi Eze all developed into elite talents but ultimately chose the Three Lions. Frohock could be another jewel in that category if the Nigerian Football Federation does not move quickly.

A young striker thriving at Arsenal's academy — a club known for producing world-class talent — doesn’t come around often. His technique, pace, and intelligence make him exactly the kind of player the Super Eagles would love to build into the future frontline.

For now, Frohock is simply focused on his development at Arsenal.
But one thing is clear:

📌 Nigeria already has one foot in the door.
The real question is — will they walk through before England does?