Already football fans in both Belgium and Austria have been treated to Akwuegbu's talents.

The 27-year-old came on as a substitute in the recent 1-0 friendly win over Jamaica and impressed sufficiently to secure his passage to the Far East.

Has been outspoken in the past about the Nigerian management but it doesn't appear to have affected his selection this year.

Played in five of the eight World Cup qualifiers and scored two goals.