Striker Arierhi Kparobo has been cleared to start for the Flying Eagles in today’s must-win U20 AFCON qualifier against Cote d’Ivoire.
The highly-rated Beyond Limits Academy striker, 17, stayed out of a final training session due to foot blisters.
However, a team official has informed SCORENigeria Kparobo has responded well to medication and will lead the Flying Eagles strike force.
The Flying Eagles have to beat Cote d’Ivoire in a final Group B clash this afternoon to stand any chance of reaching the semifinals of the U20 AFCON qualifying tournament in Togo.
Ghana and Niger are already through to the last-four from Group A.