Super Eagles coach releases squad for W/Cup Qualifier against Ghana, Supporters Club canvasses united front in Ghana matches
Super Eagles Coach, Augustine Eguavoen has released the 23-man squad for the world cup qualifier against the Black Stars of Ghana.
The list consists of Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho, and Daniel Akpeyi as goalkeepers, while William Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Leon Balogun, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, and Shehu Abdullahi back.
The Mild-fielders are Wilfred Ndidi. Frank Onyeka, Oghenekaro Etebo and Akinwunmi Amoo are the defenders.
The forwards are Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Odion Ighalo, Sadiq Umar, Kelechi Iheanacho, Emmanuel Dennis, and Ademola Lookman.
Meanwhile, Chidozie Awaziem, Jamilu Collins, Chidera Ejuke, Taiwo Awoniyi, Paul Onuachu, Peter Olayinka, and Ogenyi Onazi are on standby.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club has appealed to all Super Eagles’ fans to close ranks and give maximum backing to the senior national team ahead of their crucial Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Black Stars of Ghana in Cape Coast and Abuja.
Nigeria is billed to meet Ghana in Cape Coast on March 25 before coming home to host the Black Stars at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on March 29. The winner of the tie over two legs will qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Chairman of the foremost fans club in the country, Rev. Samuel Ikpea, believes such united support from sports-loving Nigerians would guarantee Super Eagles qualification for the World Cup.
