Gabriel Osho has been included in the squad, while Ahmed Musa has been omitted as the NFF announces a 26-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali.
Gabriel Osho’s impressive performances for Luton Town this season have earned him a well-deserved call-up to the national team. His aggressive defensive approach would undoubtedly be a valuable addition to the Super Eagles squad.
The Super Eagles have two intriguing friendly matches scheduled for later this month.
According to Soccernet, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended invitations to 26 players in preparation for the upcoming Super Eagles matches against Ghana and Mali later this month.
On March 22 and 26, the Super Eagles will take to the field for the first time since their disappointing 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on February 11.
NFF 26 man squad list in full
Ahead of the upcoming fixtures, the NFF has released a squad list of 26 players, including newcomers Gabriel Osho from Luton Town and Benjamin Tianimu based in Tanzania, earning their first national team call-ups.
Additionally, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Cyriel Dessers, and Wilfred Ndidi return to the team after missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations. Notably, captain Ahmed Musa was omitted from the squad.
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Ojo Olorunleke (Enyimba FC).
Defenders: Gabriel Osho (Luton FC, England); Chidozie Awaziem (Boavista FC, Portugal); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Tyronne Ebuehi (Empoli FC, Italy); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Jamilu Collins (Cardiff City, Wales); Benjamin Tianimu (Ihefu SC, Tanzania)
Forwards: Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen Germany); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy) Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Hatayspor, Turkey); Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England); Cyriel Dessers (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland).
Despite the friendly arrangements, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has yet to appoint a new Super Eagles coach. With the international break looming in less than two weeks, the NFF is under pressure to make a decision soon.
