The right-back qualifies to represent the Republic of Ireland and Nigeria internationally but is leaning towards representing the three-time African champions rather than the Europeans.
The Flying Eagles have started a training camp in Abuja for next month's WAFU B U20 Championship taking place in Niamey, capital of Niger Republic, and Olopade would have flown to the country's capital to try his luck if not for club commitments.
With most of the European Leagues in the business end of the season, Nigeria U20s head coach Ladan Bosso initially named 40 players on the roster, composed of only home-based players.
Olopade turns out for Burnley U18s, joining the Clarets last November following a successful trial.
He has been described by his minders as a very quick defender, difficult to beat in one-on-one situations and has a similar playing style to that of Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The Flying Eagles will do battle with Ghana and Burkina Faso in Group B of the WAFU B U20 Championship as they aim to qualify for the 2023 U20 AFCON.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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