Super Eagles coach unveils squad against Algeria in an international friendly
Sports

Super Eagles coach unveils squad against Algeria in an international friendly

 Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has finally unveiled his squad for the international friendly against Algeria.

Injuries to some of his key stars forced the Portuguese tactician to delay the announcement of his team for the highly anticipated game.

Watford goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye is making a return to the team alongside the quintet of Kevin Akpoguma, Chidera Ejuke, Henry Onyekuru Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi.

Talented midfielder, Raphael Onyedika is handed his maiden invitation after his impressive campaign for Belgian Pro League champions, Club Brugge.

Victor Osimhen, Umar Sadiq and Semi Ajayi were expectedly omitted as a result of injury.

Peseiro also kept faith with the regulars in the team with the likes of captain Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon and Leon Balogun all making the list .

The Super Eagles will keep a date with the Algerians at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium, Oran on Tuesday, September 27.

The list of the complete squad includes :

Goalkeepers

Okoye, Uzoho, Adeleye

Defenders

Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Omeruo, Akpoguma, Awaziem, Aina, Sanusi, Bassey

Midfielders

Ndidi, Iwobi, Onyedika, Onyeka

Forwards

Musa, Simon, Iheanacho, Chukwueze, Lookman, Onyekuru, Dessers, Moffi, Ejuke, Awoniyi

Kindly Leave a Comment