Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced a 28-man Nigeria squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon beginning from January 9, 2022.
In the list are such prominent names as Victor Osimhen, Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi.
Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze, Captain Ahmed Musa and the duo of Leon Balogun and William Troost-Ekong made the cut alongside Francis Uzoho as well as Torino’s Ola Aina.
Kelechi Nwakali, Spain-based Sadiq Umar and Orlando Pirates’ Olisa Ndah are surprise inclusions, while Eguavoen opted just for one local-based professional – John Noble – who represents two-time African kings Enyimba.
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The West African are making their 19th appearance at the biennial African showpiece since making their debut in Ghana 1963 – where they crashed out in the group stage.
They have been crowned as African champions on three occasions (Nigeria 1980, Tunisia 1994 and South Africa 2013). Their last appearance was at the 2019 edition in Egypt – where they finished third.
For Cameroon 2021, they have been paired in Group D alongside Egypt, Guinea Bissau and Sudan. The Super Eagles will commence their campaign against the Pharaohs on January 11 at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua.
Four days later, they will try the Falcons of Jediane for size before squaring up against the Djurtus on January 19 in Garoua.
Former Nigeria captain took over from German Gernot Rohr who was axed after five years in charge.
