Stephen Keshi, staying true to his routine, is the first coach to unveil his list of players well before the major deadlines. This Sunday, he revealed a list of 25 players for the upcoming games of the Super Eagles.
First on the agenda is the return leg of the 2014 World Cup play-off against Ethiopia on November 16. Nigeria won the first leg 2-1, thanks to a double by Emenike, and they aim to confirm their success in Calabar. Following the outcome of the qualification for Brazil, the Super Eagles will face Italy in a friendly match on November 18 in Fulham.
Notable returns to the squad include Kenneth Omeruo and Gabriel Reuben, who were sidelined due to injuries in the national team’s previous outings.
Here is the complete list:
Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille FC, France); Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Chigozie Agbim (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)
Defenders: Elderson Echiejile (Sporting Braga, Portugal); Benjamin Francis (Heartland FC, Nigeria); Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Solomon Kwambe (Sunshine Stars, Nigeria); Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Türkiye); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves, Nigeria); James Okwuosa (Chippa United, South Africa); Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea FC, England)
Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Victor Moses (Liverpool FC, England); John Ogu (Academica de Coimbra, Portugal); Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Nnamdi Oduamadi (Brescia Calcio 1911, Italy); Nosa Igiebor (Real Betis, Spain); Sunday Mba (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria); Reuben Gabriel (Kilmarnock FC, Scotland)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kyiv, Ukraine); Shola Ameobi (Newcastle United, England); Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce FC, Türkiye); Obinna Nsofor (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia); Uche Nwofor (SC Heerenveen, Netherlands)
