Victor Moses gets late Nigeria call to face Ethiopia
Wigan winger Victor Moses has been handed a late invitation by Nigeria for Sunday’s 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia.
The 20-year-old, who was born in the West African country, is heading for Abuja to be involved in his first game for the Super Eagles.
Moses represented England at U-17, U-19 and U-21 levels.
He therefore needs approval from Fifa before his international switch can be finalised.
“We have called up Moses for this weekend’s match against Ethiopia after we made a couple of changes in the squad,” said Nigeria assistant coach Simon Kalika.
“Moses was on our standby list and after we released two of our call-ups to the Olympic team who will also be in action this weekend, we decided to invite.”
Moses’ agent, Tony Finnigan, disclosed that the Wigan ace will join the rest of the Nigeria squad along with West Ham striker Victor Obinna on Monday.
The player was picked for last month’s friendly against Sierra Leone but stayed away.
Nigeria coach Samson Siasia visited Moses in England in December and received assurances he was keen to play for Nigeria.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Victor Enyeama has been ruled out of the game because of an ankle injury.
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