Stand-in Tremendous Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has named a 23-man
squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
doubleheader in opposition to Libya.
The fixtures are set to happen over the following week, with the
first leg in Uyo and the return leg in Benghazi.
No Victor Osimhen for Tremendous
Eagles
One of many notable absentees from the squad is star striker
Victor Osimhen, who has been dominated out with an damage, leaving a
important hole in Nigeria’s assault.
One other participant lacking by damage is Orlando Pirates
defender Olisa Ndah, who additionally will not function in the course of the
worldwide break.
In additional constructive information, Chidera Ejuke makes a long-awaited return
to the nationwide staff after a two-year absence.
The winger, recognized for his tempo and dribbling abilities, has been
recalled to bolster Nigeria’s large choices.
Additionally returning to the squad is Brilliant Osayi-Samuel, who missed
the final worldwide window however is again in rivalry this
time.
Ademola Lookman, who has been in distinctive type just lately,
earns his spot within the squad, whereas Victor Boniface will proceed to
spearhead the assault.
The squad additionally contains Amas Obasogie, who has just lately moved to
Ethiopia, and Benjamin Tanimu of English League One facet Crawley
City.
Nigeria will play the primary leg of this important qualifier
in opposition to the Mediterranean Knights on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium
in Uyo on Friday, eleventh October.
They may then journey to Benghazi for the second leg on the
Martyrs of Benina Stadium on Tuesday, fifteenth October.
The Tremendous Eagles at present prime their qualification group with
4 factors after a powerful 3-0 win over Benin and a
hard-fought draw in opposition to Rwanda in Kigali in the course of the June
worldwide window.
Nigeria Squad for the 2025 Africa Cup
of Nations qualifiers
Goalkeepers:Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie
Defenders:William Ekong, Brilliant Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Oluwasemilogo
Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa Aina, Benjamin Tanimu
Midfielders:Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf, Fisayo
Dele-Bashiru, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi
Forwards:Samuel Chukwueze, Chidera Ejuke, Ademola Lookman, Kelechi
Iheanacho, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi
