NFF has stated that England-born forward, Ademola Lookman, is yet to be cleared by FIFA to play for Nigeria and that the process for his switch is ongoing.
This is according to a statement released by the Communications Department of the NFF.
Born in England, Lookman is eligible to represent Nigeria through his parents.
The 24-year-old has featured for England at U-19, U-20 and U-21 levels.
Also Read: Lorient Boss Pelissier Happy With Moffi’s AFCON Snub
The NFF disclosed that Lookman was included in the initial Super Eagles provisional list for the 2021 AFCON, believing that the process of his switch would have been finalized before the tournament kicks off.
Also, the football body debunked reports making the rounds that interim coach Austine Eguavoen was the one who removed Lookman’s name from the final 28-man squad.
“The Nigeria Football Federation has stated categorically that Ademola Lookman of Leicester City FC OF England has not yet been cleared by World Football body, FIFA to represent Nigeria at International level. The process for his switch is ongoing.
“It is therefore incorrect for any medium to claim that interim Head Coach Austine Eguavoen is the one who axed the player from Nigeria’s final list of 28 for the Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021.
“However, his name was included in the initial provisional list with the believe that the process would have been completed before the commencement of Afcon.“
Lookman is currently on loan to Leicester City from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.
He has scored three goals in 12 Premier League appearances for the Foxes this season and has five goals in 18 games in all competitions.
By James Agberebi
The post ‘FIFA Yet To Clear Lookman, Process For Switch Ongoing’ —NFF appeared first on Complete Sports.
COMMENTS