Sierra Leone vs Nigeria AFCON Q: Peseiro lists Osimhen, Adeleye in 23-man squad, ignores Orban and Boniface
Sierra Leone vs Nigeria AFCON Q: Peseiro lists Osimhen, Adeleye in 23-man squad, ignores Orban and Boniface
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has finally unveiled his 23-man squad to face Sierra Leone ahead of Africa Cup of Nations qualifications.
The squad features Napoli star, Victor Osimhen, who was recently named the Serie A best striker, goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye to replace Francis Uzoho, and defender William Ekong, who is making his return to the squad after a long injury spell.
Full squad list here:
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)