Secret Of Al Arabi Move Revealed :Qatar Federation Plans To Naturalize Imoh Ezekiel Before 2022 World Cup
Published: July 30, 2014
Based on sporting terms if not for economic reasons, many Nigerians have questioned the decision of the youngster and his advisers to head to the Middle East to continue his career.
In the ongoing summer transfer market, the ex 36 Lion starlet has been linked with some of the illustrious names in Europe including Fiorentina, Tottenham Hotspur and Porto, but he snubbed their advances.
Wave - making Belgium based newspaper Het Nieuwsblad disclosed on Wednesday that Qatar, host of the 2022 World Cup, wants Imoh Ezekiel to be naturalized before the start of the tournament to enable him represent the country.
Realistically, Qatar can provide the infrastructure to host a successful tournament, but the Arab country are lacking the players to the deliver the goods on the pitch.
As a result, the Federation is eyeing some foreign youngsters that will be eligible to play for the National Team, and Imoh Ezekiel fits that specification.
Just as allnigeriasoccer.com editorial staff previously revealed, Al Arabi are hoping to trade the forward to a European team after a few years, but his economic rights will still be warehoused by the club.
The 20 - year - old will suit up for the last time for Standard Liege tonight when they face Panathinaikos in the UEFA Champions League.
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