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FIFA approves Ovie Ejaria Super Eagles switch
Former England U-21 international now cleared to represent Nigeria
Dominic Oviemuno Ejaria, a midfielder in the English Championship with Reading FC has been cleared by World football’s governing body, FIFA to don the shirt of Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Ovie Ejaria, who was born in London to Nigerian parents previously represented England at age grade level up till U-21 level. He agreed to the switch in 2020. The former Liverpool midfielder is a welcome addition into the Super Eagles ranks with his experience in high level English football a good quality for any team.
Reports broke out last week that FIFA had cleared 8 new players of dual nationality fort Super Eagles of Nigeria, and Ovie Ejaria has been confirmed as one of them.