Tuffey who was released by Micky Adams after captaining City Academy to a divisional title and playing for the reserves as well as a couple of first team friendly appearances, has a three year contract at Scottish side Partick Thistle and has progressed through the Northern Irish age groups.
He has been playing for Northern Ireland U21's and now has been drafted into Nigel Worthington's squad.
Tuffey on his Northern Ireland U21 debut versus Wales.
Meanwhile, Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has been linked with a move to take Craig Bellamy from West Ham. The former City striker and mate of Freddie Eastwood, has played for Hughes at international level and at Blackburn Rovers.
Zavon Hinds scored for West Ham in an extra time 4-1 League Cup win against Macclesfield Town.