Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has released his squad for the international friendly against the Fennec Foxes of Algeria.
The list comprises of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, four midfielders and ten forwards.
The late announcement of the squad was largely due to injuries to some players.
Included in the squad for the upcoming games are Watford players Maduka Okoye and William Troost-Ekong.
The likes of Chiderah Ejuke, Kevin Akpoguma and Wilfred Ndidi make a return for the Super Eagles friendly against Algeria.
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Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika gets his first invitation to the team following commendable performances in Belgium. He has featured heavily for his club, helping them to two victories from two games in the UEFA Champions League.
Victor Osimhen and Umar Sadiq miss out through injuries with the latter suffering the dreaded Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury.
Regulars like captain Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Francis Uzoho and Ola Aina all made the list.
Cyriel Dessers, Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey and Terem Moffi are also in the squad.
Following the official release of the 25-man squad earlier today, the NFF has now announced a change. QPR defender Leon Balogun, who made the list, will now be replaced by Valentine Ozornwafor.
Meanwhile, there is no room for any home-based player in the squad.
The Super Eagles friendly encounter against Algeria will be played at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium, Oran on Tuesday, 27th September.
FULL LIST OF PLAYERS FOR SUPER EAGLES FRIENDLY AGAINST ALGERIA:
Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye (Watford), Francis Uzoho (Omonia Nicosia), Adebayo Adeleye (Hapoel Jerusalem);
Defenders: William Troost-Ekong (Watford), Valentine Ozornwafor (Sochaux), Kenneth Omeruo (Leganes), Kevin Akpoguma (Hoffenheim), Chidozie Awaziem (Hajduk Split), Olaoluwa Aina (Torino), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto), Calvin Bassey (Ajax).
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City), Alex Iwobi (Everton), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Frank Onyeka (Brentford).
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Sivasspor), Moses Simon (Nantes), Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City), Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Henry Onyekuru (Adana Demirspor), Cyriel Dessers (Cremonese), Terem Moffi (Lorient), Chiderah Ejuke (Hertha Berlin), and Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest).
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