Nigeria announce squad for October International break; Victor Boniface included

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :October 6, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Modified at :October 6, 2024 at 10:18 PM

The Super Eagles will face Libya twice in the AFCON qualifiers this October.

Nigeria will play their pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification doubleheader against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in mid-October. The Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced a 23-man roster.

Some well-known players are on the list, which was made public by the Nigeria Football Federation on Saturday. However, two notable exclusions are Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah and Galatasaray attacker Victor Osimhen, who are both sidelined by injury.

Osimhen, who has been playing fantastically, had a muscle injury on September 28 when Galatasaray played Kasımpaşa in the Super Lig.

The Turkish team acknowledged that the 25-year-old attacker missed a few weeks due to a problem in his upper left posterior muscle group. Ndah, who has been essential for the Orlando Pirates, is also out because of injury worries.

Despite the obvious absences, Eguavoen’s team still has seasoned players like Alex Iwobi of Fulham, Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City, and Captain William Troost-Ekong.

Chidera Ejuke, who has been with the Super Eagles since 2022 following a run of strong performances at Sevilla, is also welcomed back to the team.

Nigeria squad for upcoming October matches.

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy), Amas Obasogie (Fasil Kenema SC, Ethiopia)

Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey), Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal), Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England), Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England), Benjamin Tanimu (Crawley Town, England),

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England). Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy), Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany), Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy), Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC, Spain), Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.