Nigeria Federation Court Stefano Okaka, Want Him To Play At World Cup

In - form Sampdoria striker Stefano Okaka is one of the 23 players being considered by the National Team handlers to grace the mundial in Brazil this summer.

Tuttomercatoweb.com says there has been contact between the Nigeria Federation chiefs and the former Italy Under 21 international.

He remains eligible to wear the colors of the Super Eagles, having never played an A match for the four - time world champions.

Honored to be approached by the NFF, Stefano Okaka, 24, is studying their proposal although his priority in the past was to represent the Azzuris.

The former Roma and Parma man previously sported the jerseys of Italy Under 19, 20 and 21 teams.

He has has notched up 4 goals in 10 Serie A matches for Sampdoria this term.

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