Nigerian-born forward Sunday Adetunji has reportedly completed a switch in international allegiance and is now set to represent Sudan at senior national team level. The former NPFL striker, who once featured for Nigeria in an international friendly against Mexico in 2021, has obtained Sudanese citizenship following his successful spell with Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman. Reports indicate that the move complies with FIFA eligibility regulations, as Adetunji’s previous appearance for Nigeria was only in a non-competitive friendly match, making him eligible to file for a nationality switch. The development marks a significant chapter in the career of the prolific striker, whose performances in Sudanese football have earned admiration from fans and club officials alike. Adetunji’s decision also highlights a growing trend in African football, where players born in one nation increasingly explore opportunities to represent another country due to career progression, playing opportun...
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