The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the list of invited players for the country’s coming African Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone.
Everton Alex Iwobi, Leicester Kelechi Iheanacho and Watford William Troost Ekong were among the 23 players called up by Coach José Peseiro for the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Leone stars of Sierra Leone.
Nigeria and Sierra Leone will clash at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia in Liberia on Sunday, 18 June, as the Confederation of African Football did not deem any stadium in Sierra Leone good enough to host the encounter.
Nigeria lead the group with 9 points after four rounds of games played and a win against the Leone stars will seal their spot for the Africa Cup of Nations which will be staged next year in Ivory Coast.
The Nigeria Football Federation published the list on its website.
There is a return for Israeli-based goalkeeper, Adebayo Adeleye and Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi.
The biggest omissions were Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho (suspension), Southampton forward Paul Onuachu and Nice star Terem Moffi all of whom participated in the last qualifying games.
Rivers United goalkeeper Victor Sochima, Enyimba’s Olorunleke Ojo and Bendel Insurance midfielder Divine Nwachukwu are the three home based players invited.
Super Eagles’ 23-man squad: Goalkeepers: Adebayo Adeleye (Hapoel Jerusalem, Israel); Victor Sochima (Rivers United); Olorunleke Ojo (Enyimba FC)
Defenders: William Ekong (Watford FC, England); Calvin Bassey (Ajax FC, The Netherlands); Kevin Akpoguma (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany); Chidiebube Duru (Rivers United); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey)
Midfielders: Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Divine Nwachukwu (Bendel Insurance); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)
Forwards: Moses Simon (Nantes FC, France); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy); Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Ahmed Musa (Sivasspor K, Turkey)
