The list came to light as the Super Eagles had their first training session under new coach Jose Peseiro in the US.
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But Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi is convinced that the team has the ingredients needed to successfully avoid relegation at the end of this season.
Iwobi nervelessly slotted home deep into stoppage-time to send Goodison Park into raptures and secure a crucial three points for Frank Lampard’s Blues.
Alex Iwobi got his first start under new boss, Frank Lampard, in their 3-0 victory against Leeds United last week.
The forward has had a difficult time at Goodison Park since his arrival from Arsenal for a fee of up to £35 million in 2019 and faced flak from supporters.
The West Africans were expected to challenge for the title after being the only side to win all their group games in Cameroon.
The Al Arabi of Tunisia striker caught the Nigerian side napping with a strike from 20-yard in the 47th minute of the tie at the Roumbe Adija Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon.
Simon, who spoke after the team’s training session Friday, said that the team had put their past victories behind and are now looking forward to the battle against Tunisia.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the other players who arrived in the early hours of Tuesday morning include three other English-based players, namely: Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); William Ekong (Watford FC, England) and Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England).
Wilfred Ndidi, Joe Aribo, Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon have been saddled with midfield role.
One of the players is Alex Iwobi, who pulled out of the Super Eagles squad for this month’s games against Central African Republic after picking up an injury.
The midfielder endured fitness problem during last month’s Carabao Cup clash with Huddersfield but impressed the Blues boss with his resilience.
Iwobi came through the ranks at Arsenal, scoring 15 times in 148 appearances for the Gunners, before joining the Blues in the summer of 2019.
Other players in camp as at press time are; Moses Simon, Shehu Abdullahi, Samuel Kalu, Daniel Akpeyi, Adekunle Adeleke, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Oghenekaro Etebo.
Andros Townsend swatted in a 79th-minute winner in front of the ecstatic travelling Evertonians, after manager Benitez’s team were rocked by Moise Kean’s dismissal 14 minutes into the second half.
Iwobi moved to the club for a fee worth up to £34m but has struggled during his time with the Toffees.
It was claimed that the Serie A club is still looking at the Premier League, with Iwobi a potential target.
It was a continuation of how things have been for Iwobi since joining the Toffees from Arsenal.
Although he grew up in London, Iwobi chose to represent his country of birth and has won 45 caps for the Super Eagles.
The Spaniard was an absolute joy to watch on his day, and while Iwobi didn’t get to play too many games alongside him for Arsenal, due to injuries and poor timing, he clearly made a big impression on the Nigeria international.