The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has cleared Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to play for the Super Eagles.
This Video Is Trending Right Now →
Okonkwo was born in England to Nigerian parents and is eligible to represent both countries.
The former Arsenal shot stopper previously represented England at the youth level.
The 24-year-old’s change of eligibility was formally updated on the FIFA platform for international player transfers on Tuesday.
Okonkwo is now expected to get a chance to feature for the Super Eagles in the upcoming friendlies against India and Jamaica in May.
This Video Is Trending Right Now 👇
The Super Eagles also have two more friendlies lined up in June against Poland and Portugal.
For more Naija celebrity news and updates, keep following Gist News for the latest Naija celebrity news and trends in Newspaper Nigeria Headlines.
Naija gist news
latest Naija gist
Naija news live