The International Federation of Association Football, FIFA, has cleared Leicester City FC of England player, Ademola Lookman to represent Nigeria at international level.
FIFA’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Emilio Garcia Silveiro on Thursday conveyed to the NFF the decision of the Single Judge of the Status Chamber of the Football Tribunal:
“The request made by the NFF – Nigeria Football Federation for a change of association of the player Ademola Olajide Lookman is accepted.
“The player Ademola Olajide Lookman is eligible to play for the representative teams of the NFF – Nigeria Football Federation with immediate effect.”
The General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, who confirmed the clearance said; “We sent in the application on Wednesday night after putting all the necessary documentation together. We are happy to receive the approval today.”
Only in December 2021, FIFA also approved the NFF’s application for the switch in allegiance for Ashleigh Megan
Plumptre to represent Nigeria internationally.
Both Lookman and Plumptre had represented England at various junior cadres.
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