The Nigeria Football Federation has revealed that the clearance of former German youth international, Sidney Sam is well on course and that the Bayer Leverkusen player could make his debut for the Super Eagles at the Fifa Confederations Cup in June.

"We've really progressed in the quest for Sidney Sam,” Ademola Olajire, NFF media spokesperson told the BBC.

Fifa laws stipulate that a player having played for another country at youth level must submit a written request to change his nationality.

“We are just waiting for two documents from the player to complete our presentation.

"After previous applications by Shola Ameobi and Victor Moses [former England youth internationals] two years ago, we remain confident this will be sorted without any hassle.

"We are looking at the possibility of having him in the team for the Confederations Cup in Brazil.

"It's very possible [to get his clearance] because the documents are all in place now and it will be a big boost for the player to start with a prestigious Fifa tournament."

"It's 80% sorted, so we believe clearance can be obtained before the competition in Brazil.

"The coach has emphasised the importance of having Sidney Sam in his squad and we are optimistic of favourable and quick ruling," Olajire added.

The 25-year old was born to a German mother and Nigerian father and has played 22 times and scored five goals in the current Bundesliga season.

Source: www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4093/nigeria/2013/04/23/3925776/sidney-sam-may-feature-for-nigeria-at-the-fifa