Bruno Labbadia has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria's upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. Key players include Victor Osimhen, William Troost-Ekong, and Olisa Ndah. The Super Eagles aim for strong performances in Uyo on September 7 and Kigali on September 10.
Bruno Labbadia, the newly appointed head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has named his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The squad announcement comes as Nigeria prepares for two crucial fixtures, with the first match against Benin scheduled for September 7th at Uyo's Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The team will then travel to Kigali to face Rwanda on September 10th.
The squad includes a mix of experienced players and new faces, with notable returnees such as William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, and Ola Aina, who were absent from recent matches due to injuries. Additionally, Olisa Ndah, Amas Obasogie, and Taiwo Awoniyi have been called up.
Labbadia has selected three goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, and Amas Obasogie. The defense is bolstered by the likes of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, and Ola Aina. In midfield, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Frank Onyeka are among the players chosen, while the attack features top names like Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Here’s the full squad list:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie.
Defenders: William Troost-Ekong, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Olisa Ndah, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina.
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi.
Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi.
The squad is set to convene in Uyo on September 2nd to begin preparations for the qualifiers.
