Jordan Torunarigha, a defender for KAA Gent, has received formal authorisation from FIFA for his change of citizenship from Germany to Nigeria.

The historic choice was made in response to a formal petition for Torunarigha’s eligibility to play in the Nigerian national team that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) submitted to FIFA.

The stage has now been prepared for Torunarigha’s historic transition by the decision of FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber Single Judge.

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The skilled defender Torunarigha, who was born on August 7, 1997, is now playing for Gent in Belgium’s First Division A.

His football ancestry is equally amazing; he is the son of former player Ojokojo Torunarigha, a forward for the German team Chemnitzer FC.

Torunarigha, who previously played for Germany’s young teams, made the momentous choice to switch allegiances to Nigeria’s Super Eagles, which marked a pivotal moment in his football career. In June 2023, this change was formally confirmed, opening a fascinating new chapter in Nigeria’s football history.

The incredible trip Torunarigha took to switch from a striker to a defence showcases his adaptability as a football player.

His career in football officially began in 2006 when he signed with Hertha BSC as a young prospect, demonstrating his undying dedication to the game.