Quatar 2022: Eguavoen Names Tough Squad For Black Stars Tie

Nigeria has this Friday, March 4, unveiled its list for her 2022 World Cup playoffs tie.

25 players have been listed to play the game against the Black Stars of Ghana. Most of those who participated in the recent Africa Cup of Nations are present in the list, plus some few additions, including Napoli star Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Denis and Odion Ighalo.

On the other hand, Paul Onuachu is placed on the waiting list.

Ex-England youth international and Leicester winger Ademola Lookman makes the list for the first time after switching nationality.

Complete list;

Keepers

Maduka Okoye
Francis Uzoho
Daniel Akpeyi

Defenders

William Trust Ekong
Kenneth Omeru
Leon Balogun
Ola Aina
Semi Ajayi
Calvin Bassey
Zaidu Sanusi
Shehu Abdullahi

Midfeilders

Wilfred Ndindi
Joe Aribo
Frank Onyeka
Oghenekaro Etebo
Akinkunmi Amoo

Forwards

Ahmed Musa
Moses Simon
Samuel Chukwueze
Victor Osimhen
Odion Ighalo
Sadiq Umar
Kelechi Iheanacho
Emmanuel Denis
Ademola Lookman

Nigeria takes on Ghana on March 25 at Cape Coast Sports Stadium before hosting the Black Stars on March 29 at Abuja National Stadium.