Wrexham have celebrated their goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo, on his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles, NEWSUNPLUG reports.
Okonkwo has been included in Nigeria’s squad for the Unity Cup tournament.
The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, ratified the goalkeeper’s switch of International allegiance last month.
Though the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is yet to release the official squad list for the friendly invitational tournament, Wrexham have confirmed the shot stopper’s invitation by congratulating him.
“Congratulations to Arthur Okonkwo on receiving his first call up to the Nigeria squad ahead of the Unity Cup,” Wrexham wrote on X.
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle is expected to make the list official this week.
Nigeria will clash with the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the semi-final of the Unity Cup next week Tuesday.