FIFA on Thursday authorised Ademola Lukman’s change from England to Nigeria.
Lukman was not in a position to play for the Tremendous Eagles on the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, as a result of he was but to get clearance from the world soccer governing physique.
The Leicester Metropolis winger prior to now represented England at U-19, U-20 and U-21 ranges.
Nevertheless, in October, Lukman utilized to modify his allegiance to the West African nation, the place his dad and mom come from.
For this reason ex-Tremendous Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, initially included the 24-year-old in his provisional record for the AFCON.
Lukman will now be eligible to play within the 2022 World Cup playoff towards Ghana in March.
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