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FootballAdemola Lookman Makes Big Statement After Switching Allegiance to Play for Super Eagles
- Ademole Lookman has confirmed his readiness to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their coming games
- This comes after FIFA gave the approval for the Leicester City star to switch international allegiance to Nigeria
- Super Eagles of Nigeria are looking forward to next month's final World Cup playoffs against Black Stars of Ghana
Ademola Lookman who plays for Premier League side Leicester City has stated emphatically that he is eager to play for the Super Eagles after switching his allegiance from England to Nigeria.
World football governing body recently gave an approval for Ademola Lookman to play for Nigeria after featuring for England in Under 19, 20 and 21 levels.
The 24-year-old is now available for selection if the Super Eagles coach should pick him for the coming final World Cup playoffs against Ghana next month.
While speaking on the latest development about his career, Ademola Lookman posted photo of himself in Super Eagles jersey claiming that he can't wait to play for Nigeria.
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''Delighted to announce that FIFA has approved my Nationality switch. Thank you for the warm welcome and I can’t wait to put on the Super Eagles shirt and represent the country.''
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria tried their best at the 2021 African Cup of Nations winning their first three matches before suffering a defeat against Tunisia in the round of 16.
Pinnick confirms Super Eagles striker will be back for Nigeria’s World Cup playoffs against Ghana
Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has disclosed that Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia striker Odion Ighalo will return for the World Cup playoffs vs Ghana.
The Super Eagles will take on the Black Stars in March in a double-legged fixture and one of the teams will progress to the World Cup finals in Qatar.
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FootballIghalo could not honour national call up for the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon due to issues with the club.
But Pinnick who visited the 32-year-old striker in Qatar, where he is representing his club at the FIFA World Club Cup, assured that the former Manchester United striker will return against Ghana.