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Lookman set to complete switch to Nigeria

By Adejuyigbe Olorunfemi

Ademola Lookman has put in place requirements to switch his allegiance to the Super Eagles from England, according to Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical assistant Tunde Adelakun. Bsnsports.com.ng understands

The 22-year-old was born in England, and he started he international career in 2016 where he featured for the youth teams of the three Lions from U-16 to U-21. In 2017 he was part of the u-20 National team that won the World Cup for England.

Having not featured for England senior team, made it eligible for him to play for the super eagles of Nigeria. According to reports, NFF president amaju pinnick played a Major role in convincing the young man to switch allegiance to Nigeria.

The forward is, however, still eligible to play for the West Africans, having not featured for the senior team of the Three Lions in a competitive game.

NFF Tunde Adelakun talks about things that have been put in place required to complete his switch.

“Lookman has applied for the switch and all the documents are in order,” Adelakun said, as per AOI.

“It’s a positive step forward when he made his commitment to Nigeria and we are just waiting for a Fifa clearance.

“Once the go-ahead is sorted, it will be up to coach Gernot Rohr to decide if his club performance would earn him a call-up.

“He’s one of three former England youth players we’ve filed for but they are all aware of the caveat. All the players were told that they can only earn a place in the squad by playing regular club football.”

Lookman delivered impressive form during his loan move to RB Leipzig in 2018, scoring five goals in 11 appearances. But he hasn't been able to replicate such excellent performance since he joined them permanently from Everton.

Lookman is set to join the likes of Ola Aina, Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi and Shola Ameobi who have in the past switched allegiance from England to Nigeria