- by Niyi Busari ,
- Jan 23, 2024
2023 AFCON: Onuachu, Moffi, Nwakali Missing As NFF Unveils Super Eagles List
Sampson Adedeji
The trio of Paul Onuachu, Terem Moffi and Kelechi Nwakali missed out as the Nigeria Football Federation on Friday announced the 25-man list of the Super Eagles for the African Cup of Nations, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
The team coach Jose Peseiro last week released the provisional list of 41 players that is expected to resume camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday.
The football body decided to cut the team to 25 players on Friday.
The African soccer governing body has allowed each participating country to list 27 players for the competition but only 23 will be allowed to dress for the match.
The Portuguese gaffer listed three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards.
Skipper Ahmed Musa and William Troost Ekong staged a return to the team.
Seven players include Olorunleke Ojo, Stanley Nwabili, Bruno Onyeamachi, Ralph Onyedika, Bright Osayi, Victor Boniface, Ademola Lookman will be making their debut in the tournament.
Full list
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali
Francis Uzoho
Olorunleke Ojo
Defenders
William Troost-Ekong
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Ola Aina
Zaidu Sanusi
Bruno Onyemaechi
Semi Ajayi
Calvin Bassey
Chidozie Awaziem
Kenneth Omeruo
Midfielders
Wilfred Ndidi
Raphael Onyedika
Joe Aribo
Frank Onyeka
Alex Iwobi
Forwards
Victor Osimhen
Victor Boniface
Kelechi Iheanacho
Moses Simon
Ademola Lookman
Ahmed Musa
Umar Sadiq
Samuel Chukwueze
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