NFF confirms goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo now eligible to represent Nigeria

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that Wrexham AFC’s 24-year-old goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is now eligible to represent the nation’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, following the completion of his nationality switch.

​Okonkwo, who was born in the United Kingdom to Nigerian parents, has previously represented England at various youth levels, featuring for the U15, U16, U17, and U18 teams. However, the former Arsenal academy goalkeeper has chosen to represent the African nation at the senior level.

​This was confirmed by the NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, on ESPN, who stated that the federation welcomed the decision of the talented goalkeeper.

“The NFF is always excited to have another good player committing to Nigeria and providing an option in a particular position.

“Arthur Okonkwo is a prospect and we believe the technical crew is delighted to have another option in the goalkeeping department.”

Okonkwo is now available for selection, joining the competition for the Eagles’ number one shirt alongside Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie, Francis Uzoho, and Ebenezer Harcourt.

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