Dynamo Kiev coach Yuri Semin failed to call up two Nigerian players - Yussuf Ayila and Lukman Haruna - for the big Ukrainian Cup clash with bitter rivals Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday, a game which corresponds to the 1/16 round of the competition.

The official website of the Ukrainian vice - champions reported that both Nigeria internationals will remain in Kiev to train with the youth team.

Nominated in the 19 - man squad to face The Miners are left back Taye Taiwo and forward Brown Ideye, the top scorer for the capital side this season.

In preparation for the match, Dynamo Kiev trained twice today and will also have a workout on Sunday morning.