**Ex-Arsenal Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo Not Eligible for Super Eagles, Reason Unveiled** Nigerian football fans have been eagerly waiting for the return of former Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to the Super Eagles, but the 24-year-old's inclusion in the team for the upcoming international friendlies against Jordan and Iran seems unlikely. The reason behind this decision lies in the ongoing process of switching his international allegiance from England to Nigeria. As a product of Arsenal's youth academy, Okonkwo has made a name for himself in the English football scene, recently helping Wrexham secure promotion to the Championship. His impressive performances, which include nine clean sheets this season, have caught the attention of many Nigerians who see him as a potential long-term solution to the country's goalkeeper challenges. However, FIFA's rules dictate that players who have represented one country at the youth level must formally apply for a change of sporting nationality before they are eligible to play for another national team. This process is currently underway for Okonkwo, but it's taking longer than expected, which means he won't be available for Nigeria's friendlies in March. In the meantime, other goalkeepers such as Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho, and Amas Obasogie are expected to feature in the friendly matches. Okoye, in particular, is expected to return to the team after a brief absence. While Okonkwo's fans in Nigeria will have to wait a bit longer to see him don the Super Eagles jersey, his impressive performances in the English league are a testament to his growing reputation as one of the country's top goalkeepers.