FRIENDLY MATCH AGAINST MEXICO: NIGERIA’S LIST!

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have announced their squad for a friendly match against Mexico on May 31 as part of their preparations for the Confederations Cup. The 25-player list, selected by coach Stephen Keshi, includes a mix of players from the Nigerian league and professionals. Notable inclusions are Antony Ujah from Cologne and the return of Joseph Akpala to replace the injured Emmanuel Emenike. This squad will also be utilized for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Namibia before participating in the Confederations Cup.

Complete list:

Goalkeepers:

1. Chigozie Agbim (Warri Wolves/NGA)
2. Austin Ejide (Hapoel/ISR)
3. Vincent Enyeama (Maccabi Tel Aviv/ISR)

Defenders:

1. Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves/NGA)
2. Efe Ambrose (Celtic/SCO)
3. Elderson Echiéjilé (Sporting de Braga/POR)
4. Kenneth Omeruo (ADO Den Haag/NED)
5. Godfrey Oboabona (Sunshine Stars/NGA)
6. Solomon Kwambe (Sunshine Stars/NGA)
7. Francis Benjamin (Heartland FC/NGA)
8. Odunlami Kunle (Sunshine Stars FC/NGA)

Midfielders:

1. John Mikel Obi (Chelsea/ENG)
2. Victor Moses (Chelsea/ENG)
3. Ogenyi Onazi (Lazio/ITA)
4. John Ogu (Academia de Coimbra/POR)
5. Obinna Nwachukwu (Heartland/NGA)
6. Sunday Mba (Enugu Rangers/NGA)
7. Michael Babatunde (Kryvbas Kryvyi/UKR)
8. Reuben Gabriel (Kilmarnock/SCO)

Forwards:

1. Joseph Akpala (SV Werder Bremen/GER)
2. Brown Ideye (FC Dynamo Kyiv/UKR)
3. Anthony Ujah (FC Koln/GER)
4. Nnamdi Oduamadi (Varese/ITA)
5. Kalu Uche (Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü /TUR)
6. Gambo Muhammad (Kano Pillars FC/NGA)