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Rohr: Why LASK goalkeeper Tobias Lawal will not feature against Algeria

Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr has revealed LASK goalkeeper Tobias Lawal will not feature against Algeria on Friday due to passport issue.

The 20-year-old was born to a Nigerian father and Austrian mother which make him eligible to feature for either of the countries.

The goalkeeper has represented Austria at the U20 level but could still switch his allegiance to the West Africans.

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Lawal, who is currently in the Super Eagles camp, will, however, have to renounce his Austrian citizenship before he can be cleared to represent the three-time African champions.