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  Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has released his 24-man squad list for Nigeria’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations two-leg qualifier matches against Sierra Leone on November 13 (at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin) and 17, 2020 (in Freetown, Sierra Leone). The German tactician handed FC Lugano of Switzerland’s shot-stopper, Sebastian Osigwe, his first senior national team call up after the 26-year-old turned out impressive for his club.
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Notable names like Victor Osimhen, Oghenekaro Etebo, Joe Aribo, and Daniel Akpeyi, who were all missing during Nigeria’s October international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia due to injuries and COVID-19 restrictions are back in the squad as the Eagles look to have an impressive outing against their West African rivals. Victory in both matches is likely to see the Super Eagles secure their ticket to the 2022 AFCON finals. Gernot Rohr also placed seven players on his standby list. Goalkeepers Daniel Akpeyi Maduka Okoye Sebastian Osigwe Defenders  William Troost-Ekong Kenneth Omeruo Leon Balogun Semi Ajayi Chidozie Awaziem Zaidu Sanusi Ola Aina Jamilu Collins Kevin Akpoguma  Midfielders Oghenekaro Etebo Tyronne Ebuehi Frank Onyeka Joe Aribo Forwards Ahmed Musa Moses Simon Alex Iwobi Emmanuel Dennis Victor Osimhen Kelechi Iheanacho Samuel Chukwueze Chidera Ejuke Standby List Kelechi Nwakali Francis Uzoho Samson Tijani Shehu Abdullahi Paul Onuachu Ramon Azeez Ikechukwu Ezenwa Sources: Goal Complete Sports Featured Image Source: Oriental Times
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This article was first published on 30th October 2020 and updated on November 12th, 2020 at 10:38 am

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