Nigeria U23 netminder Emmanuel Daniel is unlikely to make his competitive debut for Orlando Pirates when they take on Cape Town City in the South African top-flight on Saturday, for the simple reason that The Bucs have not yet requested for his International Transfer Certificate through SAFA as at 1638 hours.<br /><br />Whether the transfer of the goalkeeper to Orlando Pirates is legitimate, that story is for another day, with Enugu Rangers yet to provide an update on his alleged status as a free agent. <br /><br />Because today is a Friday, the Nigeria Football Federation have closed their offices but have promised to look into the case of Emmanuel Daniel if they get a request from their South African counterparts since he is a national team player. <br /><br /><span class="body1">&ldquo;Emmanuel Daniel cannot make his debut for Orlando Pirates on Saturday, he must have an International Transfer Certificate to show, we have no request from SAFA,</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rdquo; a top source at the NFF explained to <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br /></span></span></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;We have closed for the day but we can go to the office for the issuance of ITC if we get a request since he is a national team player.<br /><br /></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;It does not take more than five minutes to issue the International Transfer Certificate.</span><span class="body1"><span class="body1"><span class="body1"> ITC is necessary if the transfer is from one country to another whether an amateur player, free agent or professional.&rdquo;<br /><br />It is believed that Emmanuel Daniel attracted the attention of Orlando Pirates after displaying his wares at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, where he helped Nigeria pick up the bronze medal. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br /></span></span></span>Photo Credit : fifa.com<br />