Former England U19 and U20 midfielder Tim Irogbenum is close to completing his switch of nationality process to Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
The 23 year old has already submitted all relevant documents for his switch to world football governing body FIFA, and it includes his newly acquired Nigeria international passport.
Irogbenum spoke with head coach of the Nigerian team Eric Chelle and it informed his decision to declare for Nigeria, and he is hoping to get the all clear to be in the squad for the games in November.
Chelle is keen on more options in midfield and the Hull City man will be coming into the team with a bag of experience of playing in the English Premier League, with spells at Aston Villa, Everton and Hull City despite his young age.
We can exclusively reveal that on his part Irogbenum is eager to team up with the team, and already has his sight on playing for the Super Eagles at the next AFCON.
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