Norway's football federation optimistic about Nikita Haikin's citizenship ahead of the World Cup

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Norway's Football Federation is optimistic about Russian goalkeeper Nikita Haikin obtaining Norwegian citizenship before the World Cup. Haikin, who has lived in Norway since 2019 and is married to a Norwegian woman, has applied for citizenship. National team coach Ståle Solbakken indicated he has received positive signals regarding the application. Haikin's potential inclusion would address challenges in Norway's goalkeeping situation, with their primary choice currently on the bench for his club.


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