The Nigeria Soccer Federation, NFF, has confirmed that Arthur Okonkwo is now eligible to characterize the Tremendous Eagles.
This follows the 24-year-old’s nationality change.
Okonkwo was born to Nigerian dad and mom within the UK and has represented England on the U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-18 ranges.
Nonetheless, the previous Arsenal stopper desires to characterize the African nation on the senior stage.
“The NFF is at all times excited to have one other good participant committing to Nigeria and offering an possibility in a specific place,” NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, advised ESPN.
Okonkwo will now compete with present primary Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie, Francis Uzoho and Ebenezer Harcourt for the Eagles’ primary shirt.
