Osimhen, Ighalo, Missing In Peseiro’s 25-Man Super Eagles List For Algeria Friendly

Super Eagles attackers, Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo have been left out in the 25 man list of players invited by Super Eagles Head Coach José Peseiro to tackle Algeria in an international friendly.

GWG reports that the friendly holds on September 27 at the 40,000-capacity Stade Olympique in Oran, Algeria.

NFF director of communication who released the list, however, listed deputy Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa also an attacker in the 25-man list.

“Among players called up to take on the former two-time African champions, Algeria, are-goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Maduka Okoye; defenders Kenneth Omeruo, Chidozie Awaziem and Calvin Bassey.

“Others are midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi, and forwards Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Taiwo Awoniyi and Cyriel Dessers.

“Only Richard Onyedika, of Belgian top team, Club Brugge, is a new face in the group. Germany-based defender Kevin Akpoguma also returns to the fold,’’ Olajire stated.

LIST OF INVITED PLAYERS:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Maduka Okoye, Adeleye Adebayo

Defenders: William Ekong, Kenneth Imeruo, Chidozie Awaziem, Olaoluwa Aina, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Kevin Akpoguma, and Leon Balogun

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, and Richard Onyedika.

Forwards: Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Henry Onyekuru, Taiwo Awoniyi, Chidera Ejuke, Cyriel Dessers, and Terem Moffi.

Nigeria, a three-time Africa champion is expected to assemble her Super Eagles squad in Constantine, Algeria on Monday before the friendly encounter which is taking place during the international break by the European leagues.

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