Iwobi Among Five Nigerian Whizkids Named In Arsenal Europa League Squad

Arsenal have submitted their updated squad list for the knockout rounds of the UEFA Europa League following the conclusion of the January transfer window.

Manager Arsene Wenger can count on Nigeria international Alex Iwobi, defenders Tolaji Bola, Aaron Eyoma and Joseph Olowu, and striker Xavier Amaechi.

Iwobi will wear the number 17 jersey, Tolaji Bola 39, Aaron Eyoma 45, Olowu 87 while the exciting winger Xavier Amaechi will suit up with the number 72 kit.

The five players have all been included on the Player List B as they are U21 players and have been on the books of Arsenal for an uninterrupted period of two years since their 15th birthday.

Of the aforementioned players, only Iwobi has featured in this season's Europa League and the other four would be hoping to make their debuts in the knockout rounds.

The Gunners will travel to Sweden to face Alhaji Gero's östersunds FK on Thursday, February 15.

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