Reading of England midfielder Ovie Ejaria is yet to be cleared by FIFA to switch to Nigeria despite claims by president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick.
Pinnick in an interview with Punch was quoted as saying that the former Nigeria U17 trainee who later represented England at U20 level is now eligible to play for Nigeria.
“Ovie Ejaria has been cleared by FIFA to play for us (Nigeria), that I can confirm to you, I’m not aware of the others,” Pinnick told The PUNCH.
Reacting to the quotes a backroom staff of the Super Eagles said it’s not entirely true as the coach of the team Gernot Rohr as at yesterday said Ejaria isn’t eligible yet .
He said the process is on but just like that case of four others who have played for England, it’s not yet over the line hence not appropriate to say the player is available for the next round of international games.
