Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Amkar Perm star Brian Idowu has accepted an invitation to join the Nigerian national team for their friendlies against Poland (March 23) and Serbia (March 27).

The Saint Petersburg born defender is still classed as a Russian citizen by his club and the Russian Football Union despite making his debut for the Super Eagles last November.

Idowu plans to arrive at the Super Eagles Radisson Blu Hotel in Wroclaw on Monday, March 19.

The 25-year-old last trained with his Russian Premier League club on Saturday, March 17; the whole of the first-teamers were given the day off on Sunday to rest and recharge their batteries.

He scored eight minutes into his debut after coming off the bench at half-time as the Super Eagles came from two goals down to beat Argentina 4-2 in Krasnodar.

This season, Idowu has played 22 games in all competitions for Amkar Perm, scoring one goal and logging 1,918 minutes in total.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel