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Mohamed Alì Zoma earns first Italy call-up under Mancini

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Mohamed Alì Zoma, currently playing for 1. FC Nürnberg in the German 2. Bundesliga, has been called up by Italy head coach Roberto Mancini for the first time at senior international level. The young forward, who has impressed under manager Miroslav Klose at Nürnberg, earns recognition for his form in Germany. The call-up highlights the continued Italian willingness to recruit dual-nationality talent developed abroad, and gives Zoma a chance to break into the Azzurri setup ahead of upcoming fixtures.

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Mohamed Alì Zoma's first senior Italy call-up is a reward for his development at Nürnberg, where Miroslav Klose's influence on young forwards has been notable. For Mancini, the selection underlines a continued policy of scouting Italian-eligible prospects across Europe's second tiers rather than relying solely on Serie A pipelines. It's a meaningful career milestone for the player and a useful squad-depth addition for Italy ahead of a congested international window.

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Mohamed Alì Zoma earns first Italy call-up under Mancini · Socc360