<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> understands that Nigeria U20 international Orji Okonkwo is bound for Italian Serie B club Spezia.<br /><br />The striker and his representatives penned a contract with the Little Eagles after he attained the age of majority. <br /><br />Okonkwo has since gotten his work permit and will join his new employer after the third round of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan.<br /><br />In addition to Spezia, the likes of Chelsea, West Ham and Kalmar were interested in securing his signature following his exploits at the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup.<br /><br />But there was only going to be one winner in this particular race. Spezia have a cooperative agreement with Abuja Football College and easily saw off the challenge from their more illustrious rivals. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br />