Wednesday, 30 September 2015

Oliseh Names African Nations Squad

Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh on Tuesday, named a squad for CHAN (Championship of African Nations) Qualifier. This tournament is exclusive to the players who play in their country's national league. Nigeria will host Burkina Faso between October 16-18, with the return leg set to be staged between October 23- 25, 2015. The gaffer named a comprehensive list which cuts across players from the NPFL, with Sunshine stars having the majority of players. The list is as follows:
THE FULL LIST:
GOAL KEEPERS:
David Obiazor (Heartland FC)
Okemute Obuh (Warri Wolves)

DEFENDERS:
Kalu Orji (Enugu Rangers)
Solomon Kwambe (Warri Wolves)
Idris Aloma (Enyimba FC)
Samson Gbadebo (Lobi Stars)
Jamiu Alimi (Shooting Stars)
Stephen Eze (Sunshine Stars)

MIDFIELDERS:
Abdulrazaq Abdul (Enyimba FC)
Ifeanyi Mathew (El-Kanemi Warriors)
Usman Mohammed (FC Taraba)
Bature Yaro (Nasarawa United)
Osas Okoro (Enugu Rangers)

FORWARDS:
Ezekiel Bassey (Enyimba FC)
Gbolahan Salami (Warri Wolves)
Godwin Obaje (Wikki Tourists)
Tunde Adeniji (Sunshine Stars)
Bright Onyedikachi (FC IfeanyiUbah)
Dayo Ojo (Sunshine Stars)

Oliseh further released another list of six home-based players who will be in Belgium with the full senior squad for the two international friendlies against DR Congo and Cameroon, on 8 and 11 October respectively, they are expected to join the 19 players on their return to the country on Monday, 12 October.
These players are;
Goal Keepers: Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors) and Femi Thomas (Enyimba FC)
Defenders: Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars) and Chima Akas (Sharks FC)
Midfielder: Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars)
Forwards: Prince Aggrey (Sunshine Stars)
The list is without the highest goal scorer in the league Nasarawa United's Igbinoba Esosa, Warri wolves Azubike Egwuekwe, Is the Head Coach, Sunday Oliseh right to have omitted them? Share your thoughts with us.

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