US EditionNFF Confirms England-Born Goalkeeper, Okonkwo Now Set for Nigeria Call-Up
The 24-year-old Wrexham goalkeeper earned 10 England youth caps and now gives Nigeria a new option ahead of June friendlies.
- On Tuesday, FIFA officially approved Arthur Okonkwo's switch from England to Nigeria, clearing the 24-year-old Wrexham AFC goalkeeper for international selection. His nationality change is now formally registered.
- Born in England to Nigerian parents, the former Arsenal Academy product earned 10 youth caps for England before seeking senior international football. Nigeria had long courted the goalkeeper.
- The Wrexham AFC goalkeeper helped the club secure three consecutive promotions from the National League to the Championship. He maintains a 68 per cent save rate and has recorded 40 clean sheets.
- Okonkwo will now compete for a place in The Super Eagles squad alongside established goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye of Udinese Calcio, and Cyprus-based Francis Uzoho. Competition intensifies for the position.
- Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle views the addition as a significant boost ahead of high-profile fixtures against Portugal and Poland scheduled for June. The timing strengthens squad depth.
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NFF confirms England-born goalkeeper, Okonkwo now set for Nigeria call-up
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is set to make his debut for the Super Eagles at the forthcoming Unity Cup tournament, which is scheduled for next month. Okonkwo has recently finalized his change of international allegiance from England to Nigeria after having represented England at various youth levels. Having played for England at U16, U17, and U18 levels, the former Arsenal goalkeeper receive…
FIFA clears Okonkwo for Nigeria as Super Eagles goalkeeping battle intensifies
As of Tuesday morning, that process has been completed. His nationality change is now formally registered, clearing him to represent Nigeria in all competitions The post FIFA clears Okonkwo for Nigeria as Super Eagles goalkeeping battle intensifies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FIFA Clears Wrexham Goalkeeper Okonkwo To Represent Nigeria
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has switched international allegiance to represent Nigeria in future matches. The Wrexham AFC first-choice goalkeeper’s change of association from England was approved on April 6 and has been listed on FIFA’s official platform. He is now eligible for selection by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and the Nigeria Football Federation’s technical …
FIFA Ratifies Okonkwo’s Allegiance Switch To Nigeria
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has had his international allegiance switch from England to Nigeria accepted by FIFA, the world governing body of football. The 24-year-old was born in London to Nigerian parents. He represented England at every youth level from under-15 to under-18. After his international switch was confirmed on FIFA’s change of association platform, Okonkwo is now eligible to be selected by Nigeria, joining a goalkeeper group…
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