Johan Cruyff Unveils Killer Squad For Nigeria Friendly

Netherlands legend and Catalonia National Team coach Johan Cruyff has unveiled his list of nominated players for the eagerly anticipated exhibition match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on January 2.

An analysis of the roster released by Cruyff revealed that 10 Barcelona players were called up for the tie at the at Cornella-El Prat Stadium, the home ground of Espanyol.

7 players are from La Liga side Espanyol while Rayo Vallecano contributed 2 players. Red Bull Salzburg, Getafe and AC Milan have one player each in the team which was unveiled on Thursday in a ceremony attended by the President of the Catalonia Federation, Andreu Subies.

The friendly against the Super Eagles is Cruyff's last game in charge of Catalonia, and he said that the best players have been chosen, leaving out players from the second division, because it is an important game and the opponents are preparing for the African Cup of Nations.

''For me it was a personal obligation. 40 years ago I was well received and have been here as a player and coach. I have fulfilled my obligations that I targeted,'' the former Ajax player told mundodeportivo.com.

Catalonia Squad to face Nigeria
Goalkeepers : Victor Valdes (Barcelona) and  Kiko Casilla (Espanyol)

Defenders:  Martin Montoya, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Marc Bartra, Jordi Alba (all Barcelona), Raul Rodriguez, Joan Capdevila (Espanyol) and Jordi Amat (Rayo Vallecano)

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Sergi Roberto,  and Cristian Tello (all Barcelona), Victor Sanchez, Joan Verdú and Sergio Tejera (Espanyol)

Strikers: Alvaro Vazquez (Getafe), Jonathan Soriano (Red Bull Salzburg), Piti (Rayo Vallecano), Sergio Garcia(Espanyol) and Bojan Krkic (Milan).

Photo Credit: FC Barcelona