Stephen Keshi has made his decision, unveiling a preliminary list of thirty players for the 2014 World Cup. While Peter Odemwingie returns to the Super Eagles, Imoh Ezekiel is notably absent from the squad. The Standard de Liège striker, despite his excellent season in the Jupiler Pro League with 11 goals and 9 assists, accepted the call-up after facing challenges in his naturalization process in Belgium.
Ezekiel had previously traveled with the team to the USA for a friendly against Mexico in March, indicating his potential inclusion. However, stiff competition from players like Odemwingie, Victor Moses, and Emanuel Emenike, coupled with losing his starting place with the Rouches, likely contributed to his exclusion.
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