Nigeria international Efe Ambrose's wife gave birth to the couple's first child early on Monday morning, the defender who is in the Super Eagles squad which faces Liberia this weekend, has told allnigeriasoccer.com.

23 - year - old Ambrose, who joined Scottish powerhouse Celtic in the last hours of the summer transfer market, is thrilled and delighted with the arrival of the baby girl.

Efe Ambrose said: '' I am delighted to inform you that my wife has given birth to a beautiful baby girl. Both mother and child are doing well. I have experienced so much joy in the last couple of days. I signed for Celtic, one of the most traditional teams in Europe, and now the arrival of my first child.  I am over the moon, life is so good. Thank God for everything.''

If Ambrose is issued with a work - permit before the sixth round of matches in the Premier League, the utility player could make his debut for Neil Lennon's side when they visit St. Johnstone on September 15.