Samson Siasia Invites Portland Timbers Star Fanendo Adi, Aaron Samuel, Umar Aminu & Okechukwu For Egypt Games
<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> understands that Super Eagles interim coach, Samson Siasia, has handed a maiden invitation to Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi for the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt.<br /><br />Adi, 25, has been rewarded with his first-ever call up to the national team on the heels of his performance for Timbers over the course of last season, that saw him score 18 goals from 39 games.<br /><br />Dream Team VI stars Azubuike Okechukwu (<span class=\"st\">Yeni Malatyaspor) and Umar Aminu (</span><span><span>Osmanlıspor</span>) were also named to the roster that should be announced in the coming days, if not hours.<br /><br />CSKA Moscow newcomer Aaron Samuel will be looking to add to his international caps after making the squad list.<br /><br />Former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh ignored the physical striker for selection as a result of his preference for players who represent clubs in the top divisions in Europe.<br /><br />A minimum of 20 stars based overseas have been invited for the double header against the North Africans.<br /><b><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel</b><br /></span>
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