The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has cleared Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to play for the Super Eagles.
Okonkwo was born in England to Nigerian parents and is eligible to represent both countries.
The former Arsenal shot stopper previously represented England at the youth level.
The 24-year-old’s change of eligibility was formally updated on the FIFA platform for international player transfers on Tuesday.
Okonkwo is now expected to get a chance to feature for the Super Eagles in the upcoming friendlies against India and Jamaica in May.
The Super Eagles also have two more friendlies lined up in June against Poland and Portugal.