Austin Eguavoen, head coach of Nigeria's home-based Super Eagles, has announced a 35-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Ghana.
Eguavoen and his technical team meticulously selected players from Nigeria's domestic league, highlighting a collaborative approach involving league coaches and extensive scouting efforts.
"We worked closely, attending games and scouting extensively to identify the best talents," Eguavoen told Brila.net.
The squad includes top performers across various clubs: goalkeepers such as Ohisodumeya Osagie from Rivers United; defenders like Wisdom Ndom of Akwa United and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi of Enugu Rangers; midfielders Innocent Godwin of Abia Warriors and Jide Fatokun from Remo Stars; and forwards including Shooting Stars’ Samuel Ayorinde and Sikiru Alimi from Remo Stars.
Nigeria will face Ghana in a two-legged series in December, with the winner securing a spot in next year’s CHAN tournament.
Full 35-Man Super Eagles CHAN Qualifying Squad
Goalkeepers:
Ohisodumeya Osagie (Rivers United), Henry Ozomena (Enyimba FC), Mohammed Galadima (Nasarawa United).
Defenders:
Wisdom Ndom (Akwa United), Stephen Mayo (Rivers United), Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Enugu Rangers), Ismail Sadiq (Remo Stars), Yusuf Isa (Bayelsa United), Abba Maigari (El-Kanemi Warriors), Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United), Kabiru Mohammed (Kwara United), Junior Nduka (Remo Stars), Victor Collins (Nasarawa United), Abbas Usman (El-Kanemi Warriors).
Midfielders:
Innocent Godwin (Abia Warriors), Jide Fatokun (Remo Stars), Musa Zayad (El-Kanemi Warriors), Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers), Eze Ekwutoziam (Enyimba FC), Aimufua Aisosa (Kwara United), Tochukwu Michael (Remo Stars), Ifeanyi Assurance (Lobi Stars), Kazeem Ogunleye (Enugu Rangers), Seth Mayi (Sunshine Stars), Stanley Oganbor (Lobi Stars), Meyiwa Oritseweyimi (Bendel Insurance), Toyeeb Gidado (Ikorodu City).
Forwards:
Samuel Ayorinde (Shooting Stars), Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United), Abdul Sanusi (El-Kanemi Warriors), Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars), Abubakar Adamu (Plateau United), Rabiu Zikifilu (Kano Pillars), Temitope Vincent (Plateau United), Michael Enaruma (Bendel Insurance).
