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Nigeria begin Nations Cup preps

Nigeria will begin preparations for the African Nations Cup on November 4 with 24 players from the domestic league

The squad will gather in Abuja ahead of a friendly game against Venezuela on November 14 in Miami, Florida.Head coach Stephen Keshi has again picked the bulk of players who will form the squad from the domestic League.

The list consists of two goalkeepers, nine defenders and 13 midfielders and strikers.

GOALKEEPERS
Agbim Chigozie (Warri Wolves), Akpeyi Daniel (Heartland)

DEFENDERS
Oboabona Godfrey, Kwambe Solomon (both Sunshine Stars), Egwuekwe Azubuike (Warri Wolves), Zango Umar, Papa Idris (both Kano Pillars), Benjamin Francis, Udoh Kingsley (both Heartland), Solomom Yaya (Kwara United), Ugwu Uwadiegu (Enyimba)

MIDFIELDERS
Uzoenyi Ejike, Emeka Eze (both Rangers), Mba Sunday (Warri Wolves), Henry Uche (Enyimba), Onduku Gomo (Sharks), Ubale Mannir, Ruben Gabriel, Gambo Mohammed (all Kano Pillars), Sani Sanusi (Gombe United)

FORWARDS
Anthony Okputu, Emmanuel Ajia (Lobi Stars), Azubuike Okey (Niger Tonadoes), Nwanchukwu Obinna (Heartland)

 

Article by: Colin Udoh

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