FIFA approves Ademola Lookman’s switch from England to Nigeria

Football’s world governing body, FIFA has approved Leicester striker Ademola Lookman’s nationality switch from England to Nigeria.

Lookman has not represented England’s senior team, but was an Under-19, Under-20, and Under-21 youth international. He was part of the squad that won the Under-20 World Cup in 2017.

He will however now represent Nigeria in international football at the senior level and could make his debut against Ghana in the World Cup play-offs in March.

The 24-year-old is on loan at Leicester from RB Leipzig, having previously played for Everton and Charlton Athletic.