Good news for Nigeria ahead of Algeria, Tunisia clash

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Nigeria has Akpoguma to count on for the friendly games

The Super Eagles have been handed a boost ahead of the games against Le Fennecs of Algeria and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia

Nigeria will be able to count on the services of Kevin Akpoguma for the friendly games against Algeria and Tunisia.

Akpoguma just committed his international future to Nigeria despite being born in Germany and playing for Die Mannschaft’s youth team.

The Hoffenheim star was not initially included in the list of players to prosecute the games as he is still waiting for a clearance from FIFA.

However, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, has confirmed that the Hoffenheim star has received FIFA clearance and he is available for the two games. Pinnick confirmed the news in a series of tweets on his official Twitter page.

Good evening, Nigeria.

With international football seemingly back on track, albeit cautiously, I'd like to, as I have been wont to do, just tell you about the progress we are making in steering our football onwards and forwards.

A few things to inform you about first...1/
— Amaju Melvin Pinnick (@PinnickAmaju) October 5, 2020

Soccernet had earlier reported that Akpoguma is already in camp to get acquainted with his new teammates, but the latest development means he could make his debut on Friday.

Akpoguma’s availability is a big boost for Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr following the withdrawals of Victor Osimhen, Oghenekaro Etebo and Wilfred Ndidi.