Road To 2019 AFCON: Mikel, Nine Super Eagles Stars Report For International Duty In Asaba

Published: June 02, 2019

Ten Super Eagles players have reported for international duty in the Delta State capital, Asaba, as the national team begin their preparations for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

The list of players in camp is headlined by Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel, who is making a return to the squad after a self-imposed sabbatical that lasted for one year.

The other players in camp are : Leon Balogun, Jamilu Collins, Moses Simon, Chidozie Awaziem, Semi Ajayi, Samuel Kalu, Oghenekaro Etebo, John Ogu, Victor Osimhen.

Francis Uzoho, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Daniel Akpeyi, Ola Aina, Abdullahi Shehu, William Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Wilfred Ndidi, Ahmed Musa, Henry Onyekuru, Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, Paul Onuachu, Kelechi Iheanacho and Samuel Chukwueze were still being expected as at the time of this report.

Nigeria will confront Zimbabwe at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Saturday, June 8 and tackle Senegal in their last friendly in Ismailia on Sunday, June 16.

The three-time Africa champions will train in Asaba for about one week before departing for Egypt aboard a chartered aircraft.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel