As anticipated by many, Nigeria’s national team handler, Gernot Rohr has named his 24-man Super Eagles squad for FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Super Eagles’ Head Coach however dropped the quartet of goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye, defender Stephen Eze, midfielder Uche Agbo, as well as NPFL hotshot Junior Lokosa, as he named his list of 24 players.
The squad comprises three goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders and five attackers.
The Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi, and Ikechukwu Ezenwa.
Defenders: Abdullahi Shehu, Tyronne Ebuehi, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Chidozie Awaziem, Kenneth Omeruo, Bryan Idowu, Ola Aina, and Elderson Echiejile.
Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi, Mikel Agu, Wilfred Ndidi, Joel Obi, John Ogu, Oghenekharo Etebo, Mikel Obi.
Attackers: Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo and Simy Nwankwo, Victor Moses.