Liverpool midfielder pledges allegiance to Nigeria

Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria has declared his international commitment to Nigeria.

The midfielder is set to sign for Reading this summer after re-joining the Royals on loan from Liverpool at the start of the season following a temporary stint last year.

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And Amaju Pinnick, president of the Nigerian Football Federation, has confirmed Ejaria has made a decision about his future.

“Yes, he has agreed to play for Nigeria,” he said. “His documents have been sent to FIFA since.”

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Ejaria has been capped by England at U21 level.