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AFCON Qualifier: Osimhen, Lookman Listed In Nigeria Squad Against Guinea Bissau
The impressive Napoli striker Victor Osimhen alongside Ademola Lookman and Pauli Onuachu…
The impressive Napoli striker Victor Osimhen alongside Ademola Lookman and Pauli Onuachu has been listed in Nigeria squad by coach Jose Peseiro for the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea Bissau.
VerseSports notes that the Super Eagles are currently leading in the group A of the completion haven won their first two games.
Nigeria will host Guinea at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on March 24. After which they will travel to the West Africa contry to play the second leg of the game in 3 day time.
Other included players are Alex Iwobi of Everton, Kelechi and Wilfred Nidid of Leicester City, Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal and Southampton midfielder Joe Aribo.
Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye are missing in the list.
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See full list below:
Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Victor Sochima (Rivers United); Kingsley Aniagboso (Giant Brillars)
Defenders: Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Kevin Akpoguma (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Calvin Bassey (FC Ajax, The Netherlands); Daniel Bameyi (YumYum FC); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Joe Aribo (Southampton, England)
Forwards: Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Ahmed Musa (Sivasspor K, Turkey); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal CF, Spain); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France); Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy); Paul Onuachu (Southampton FC, England).
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