FIFA clears Steven Ukoh to play for Nigeria

World Soccer Governing body, FIFA has declared former Swiss Under-20 International Steven Archibong Effiong Ukoh, 23  eligible to represent Nigeria at the senior level.

 By the decision of a single judge of the FIFA Players’ Status Committee on 4th December, 2014, Steven Ukoh was cleared to switch his nationality from Switzerland to Nigeria.

Ukoh was born on June 19, 1991 in Berne, Switzerland to Nigerian parents Mr. Archibong Effiong Ukoh and Helene Ukoh from Itu Local Government of Akwa Ibom. He represented Switzerland at U-16, U-17, U-18, U-19 and U-20 levels between 2006 and 2010.  He currently plays for Biel-Bienne FC.