Arsenal Starlet Iwobi, Man City Striker Iheanacho, Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Make Provisional Roster For Olympic Games
Published: April 20, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that three players on the books of English Premier League giants have been named to the Nigeria U23s provisional roster ahead of 2016 Olympic Games.Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi first flirted with the Dream Team VI before earning his first cap for the senior squad and recently stated that he would love to be part of the squad for the Olympic Games.
Samson Siasia will observe the Hale End Academy product at close quarters during the training camp, his first step in selecting the final list of players that will represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games.
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi have also made the roster alongside one of Siasia’s favorite pupils, CD Feirense new signing Oghenekaro Etebo.
As part of their preparations for the Olympic Games, the Nigeria U23s will participate in the 2016 Tournoi Espoirs de Toulon next month in France.
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