Rohr : Ola Aina Issued Nigerian Passport, Dad Hoping To Watch Him Make Debut
Published: August 30, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina, faces a race against time to play for Nigeria against Cameroun on Friday, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.
Speaking with pressmen ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier on Friday, Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, said that steps to secure clearance for Aina is almost completed, as almost all papers needed have been submitted.
Rohr explained that Aina's passport is ready, his father is coming in from the United kingdom and the Nigeria Football Federation are doing all in their power to ensure the clearance comes through before the match on Friday.
The Chelsea loanee impressed in his first training session with the Nigerian national team on Tuesday evening.
Born in Southwark, England, Aina made over 35 appearances for England's youth teams before he committed his international future to Nigeria.
Victor Modo
Speaking with pressmen ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier on Friday, Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, said that steps to secure clearance for Aina is almost completed, as almost all papers needed have been submitted.
Rohr explained that Aina's passport is ready, his father is coming in from the United kingdom and the Nigeria Football Federation are doing all in their power to ensure the clearance comes through before the match on Friday.
The Chelsea loanee impressed in his first training session with the Nigerian national team on Tuesday evening.
Born in Southwark, England, Aina made over 35 appearances for England's youth teams before he committed his international future to Nigeria.
Victor Modo
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