Nigeria squad update : 20 players named in final squad; Musa, Chukwueze, Etebo, 7 others withdraw

Ten players initially named in the Super Eagles expanded squad list for their internationals in the United States against Mexico and Ecuador have withdrawn from the roster.

Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro will not be able to count on Fatih Karagümrük winger Ahmed Musa for the two matches.

Nine other players were unable to make it to the United States due to a combination of factors including visa hitches, injuries and career concerns took their toll.

The players are Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, fullbacks Abdullahi Shehu and Zaidu Sanusi,
midfielders Oghenekaro Etebo, Azubuike Okechukwu, Alhassan Yusuf and Samson Tijani, and forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Sadiq Umar.

William Ekong and forwards Moses Simon and Alex Iwobi are in the famous city in the State of Texas as the Eagles are set for the clash with the Mexicans on Saturday night.

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Chidozie Awaziem, midfielders Joseph Aribo and Innocent Bonke, and forwards Cyril Dessers and Terem Moffi are also part of the party.

Eight home –based professionals, including goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo, defender Ibrahim Buhari, midfielder Chiamaka Madu and forwards Victor Mbaoma and Ishaq Kayode Rafiu are also in the US to fight for shirts.

An analysis of the final 20-man squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, seven defenders, five midfielders and five strikers should be named in the matchday squad for tomorrow's friendly with El Tri, barring injuries in the team's final workout on Friday.

Nigeria squad for Mexico friendly

Goalkeepers (3) : Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Adewale Adeyinka (Akwa United); Ojo Olorunleke (Enyimba FC)

Defenders (7) : Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); William Ekong (Watford FC, England); Chidozie Awaziem (Alanyaspor FC, Turkey); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Ibrahim Buhari (Plateau United); Sani Faisal (Katsina United)

Midfielders (5): Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Chiamaka Madu (Rivers United); Innocent Bonke (FC Lorient, France); Babatunde Bello (Akwa United)

Forwards (5) : Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Cyriel Dessers (Feyenoord FC, The Netherlands); Victor Mbaoma (Enyimba FC); Ishaq Rafiu (Rivers United); Terem Moffi (FC Lorient, France)

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