Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that Amkar Perm defender Brian Idowu has linked up with the Nigerian national team at their get-together in Krasnodar, as first reported by scorenigeria.com.ng.

The Afro-Russian is in line to make his first appearance for the three-time African champions when they take on Argentina on Tuesday, November 14.

The Nigeria Football Federation informed through the social networks on Sunday morning, '' Russia based Bryan Idowu( @idovubryan) has joined up with the rest of the squad in Krasnodar ahead of Tuesday’s friendly vs Argentina.

''He is very happy to be here #SoarSuperEagles.''

Idowu was born in St. Petersburg, Russia to a Nigerian father, while his mom is half-Russian, half-Nigerian from Imo State.

The 25-year-old is very versatile and can operate at left back, left midfield, central defense and right back.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel