Coach Jose Santos Peseiro has named the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in Portugal.
Defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielder Alex Iwobi, and forward Terem Moffi have been recalled to the squad while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru gets his first-ever invitation, and goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye, and Olorunleke Ojo were retained.
The Super Eagles will face the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia on October 13, 2023, in Portimão, Portugal, followed by a clash with the Mambas of Mozambique three days later.
These matches are part of the team’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
The squad includes:
Goalkeepers:
Francis Uzoho
Olorunleke Ojo
Adebayo Adeleye
Defenders:
Olaoluwa Aina
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Jordan Torunarigha
Kenneth Omeruo
Oluwasemilogo Ajayi
Calvin Bassey
Jamilu Collins
Bruno Onyemaechi
Midfielders:
Wilfred Ndidi
Raphael Onyedika
Joe Ayodele-Aribo
Frank Onyeka
Alex Iwobi
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Forwards:
Kelechi Iheanacho
Samuel Chukwueze
Moses Simon
Ademola Lookman
Victor Osimhen
Taiwo Awoniyi
Terem Moffi
Victor Boniface
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