FIFA Clears Steven Ukoh

FIFA, has cleared former Swiss Under 20 international, Steven Archibong Effiong Ukoh, to play for Nigeria's Super Eagles.

By the decision of a single judge of the FIFA Players’ Status Committee on 4th December, 2014, Steven Ukoh was cleared to switch his nationality from Switzerland to Nigeria.

The versatile midfielder, born on 19th June, 1991 to Nigerian parents in Berne, Switzerland, currently plays for Biel-Bienne FC.

Ukoh represented Switzerland at Under 16, Under 17, Under 18, Under 19 and Under 20 between 2006 and 2010, but opted to wear the green-white-green at senior international level.

His father, Archibong Effiong Ukoh and mother, Helene hail from Itu local government area of Akwa Ibom State.

Meanwhile, Arsenal FC of England’s youngsters Chuba Akpom and Semi Ajayi have expressed interest in being part of the Super Eagles’ international friendlies against Cote d’Ivoire and Mali in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates next month.

Nigeria's Super Eagles will play against Cote D'Ivoire and Mali in an international friendlies in January, 2015.