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Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by Relax101(m): 2:40am On Nov 02, 2011 |
Fifa has cleared two former England youth internationals Shola Ameobi and Victor Moses to play for Nigeria. Nigeria Football Association (NFF) applied for a switch to make them eligible for their country of birth. "Fifa has finally cleared Foluwashola Ameobi and Victor Moses to play for Nigeria at international level," NFF spokesman Ademola Olajire said. "Fifa declared that both players have been cleared based on the entire documentation remitted by the NFF." SHOLA AMEOBI FACTFILE Name: Shola Ameobi Date of birth: 12 Oct 1981 Place of birth: Zaria, Nigeria Position: Striker Nationality: Nigeria/England Previous clubs: Stoke City (on loan) Current club: Newcastle, apps 242, goals 49 National team: Nigeria, apps 0, goals 0 The two players are likely to be considered for next month's friendlies against Botswana and Zambia. Under Fifa rules, players who have represented one country at junior level can play for another at senior level if they meet the qualifying stipulations. Ameobi, 30, who has played for England Under-21s, has not featured for the Three Lions which made him eligible for the nationality switch. The Newcastle striker was born in Zaria, northern Nigeria, before moving to England with his parents at the age of five. He was first called-up by the national team 10 years ago - a call he turned down but recently agreed to play for the Super Eagles. Ameobi was in line for his Nigeria debut in January in the friendly against Guatemala but could not play because his switch had not been approved. Moses, who plays for Premier League side Wigan, was born in Kaduna. VICTOR MOSES FACTFILE Name: Victor Moses Date of birth: 12 December 1990 Place of birth: Kaduna, Nigeria Position: Winger/Striker Nationality: Nigeria/England Previous clubs: Crystal Palace Current club: Wigan, apps 45, goals 2 National team: Nigeria, apps 0, goals 0 The 20-year-old has lived in England since the age of 11, and has been capped by his adopted country at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels. As Moses has dual nationality and has not played for England's senior side, he is eligible for Nigeria. The player was picked for March's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia, but stayed away because Fifa was considering his nationality switch application. Fifa recently removed the age limit for players who want to switch national allegiance. Previously players who had represented one country at youth level had to make the choice to change by the age of 21. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15524642.stm |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by Emmyk(m): 3:49am On Nov 02, 2011 |
This is good news to Super Eagles and Nigeria. The players should come show their best. |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by Nobody: 10:21am On Nov 02, 2011 |
Hope they do well. . . Next player I would like to see begging is Agbonlahor |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by highland(m): 11:10am On Nov 02, 2011 |
more strength to the super eagle. |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by Olalekan0(m): 11:14am On Nov 02, 2011 |
The NFF, as a matter of expediency needs to get themselves rid of this wanton ineptitude and cluelessness,what do they want from a 30 year old player who found the back of the net only 49 timesin 242 appearances. That's an average of one goal per five games. If. He was good enough why did he not get called up by the "three lions"? Ameobi and his former team-mate;Titus Bramble are among the players i've been watching since childhood and i can tell you they are serious contenders for the award of the worst Newcastle players of all time |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by room702(m): 12:10pm On Nov 02, 2011 |
thanks but no thanks. shola ameobi is done. |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by babyboy3(m): 12:41pm On Nov 02, 2011 |
The NFF, as a matter of expediency needs to get themselves rid of this wanton ineptitude and cluelessness,what do they want from a 30 year old player who found the back of the net only 49 timesin 242 appearances. Its still better than Kanu that found the net 79 in 412 games, |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by KacHemNaU(m): 1:34pm On Nov 02, 2011 |
room702:wella |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by cashmentor(m): 2:10pm On Nov 02, 2011 |
Agbonlahor is no longer eligible for Naija, Buh, moses, boy! That guy is superb, a fantastic and complete winger, donspony: |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by sulad82i(m): 2:16pm On Nov 02, 2011 |
room702: When compared to some of the strikers we currently use, he's far better. Like Mr Orobo (Yakubu), Victor Moses is young but not good enough for our natioanl team |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by mulumele(m): 2:24pm On Nov 02, 2011 |
Isaac Moses is a sure bet and that is a comforting news for Nigeria but please let's forget Shola Ameobi,he has passed his prime. Now is time to wake up and make hay.The Nations Cup disappointment is a blessing in disguise. Let's go for youth,vibrancy and zeal. God bless Nigeria. |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by MeGaStReEt: 6:02pm On Nov 02, 2011 |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by Relax101(m): 10:27pm On Nov 02, 2011 |
baby-boy: Shut the F up. U baga!! I have watched Shola's game. He really good and fast. |
Re: Fifa Clears Shola Ameobi, Moses To Play For Nigeria! by Nobody: 1:34am On Nov 03, 2011 |
My bad bout Agbonlahor. Isn't Shola not past it. . .though maybe he can prove me wrong |
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