Uncapped Alhassan Yusuf, Amas Obasogie and Christian Nwoke have reportedly been included in Nigeria’s provisional list submitted by Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations slated for Cote ‘d’ Ivoire in January next year.
The Portuguese coach, according to ACL Sports, stuck with almost all the players that took part in the previous games with the exception of Yusuf who plays for Royal Antwerp; Bendel Insurance’s Obasogie and Sporting Lagos’ goalkeeper Nwoke.
Peseiro picked six goalkeepers with erratic Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye leading the pack along with Ojo Olorunleke, and Stanley Nwabili who the Eagles coach reported went to South Africa to scout.
There are 13 defenders in the list submitted to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) by Peseiro without any surprise inclusion. Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tyrone Ebuehi, Jamilu Collins, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Semi Ajayi.
Others are Calvin Bassey, Kenneth Omeruo, Kevin Akpoguma, Chidozie Awaziem, Jordan Torunarigha and William Troost Ekong who makes a return to the team after recent snubs by the Eagles coaches.
Peseiro picked eight midfielders with Kelechi Nwakali who last played for the Super Eagles during the last AFCON in Cameroon. Regular suspects Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika Nwadike, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Alhassan Yusuf.
Victor Osimhen topped the list of attackers whose list was submitted to CAF. Victor Boniface, Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho are other Eagles attackers who are making waves in Europe.
Umar Sadiq, Ahmed Musa, Paul Onuachu, Cyriel Dessers, Nathan Tella, Moses Simon, Nathan Tella, Emmanuel Dennis, and Samuel Chukwueze are also included by Peseiro.
Terem Moffi who is also listed by Peseiro in the 40 man list is a doubt for the AFCON after he copped a hamstring injury in Nice’s last weekend game.
Peseiro Lists Uncapped Yusuf, Obasogie, Nwoke For AFCON
