Midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, of Hatayaspor FC of Turkey gets his first-ever invitation, while Peseiro has decided to retain the trio of Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye and Olorunleke Ojo in goal. Yet-to-be-capped defender Jordan Torunnarigha is also called.
Browsing: Kenneth Omeruo
Speaking at a press conference before CD Leganes’ match with Sporting Gijon, the manager disclosed that the Nigerian defender has resumed training.
Having established a place in the Super Eagles team in the last few years, the former Chelsea defender is expected to have a key role to play in the playoff round of the African qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Among them are rested goalkeeper Maduka Okoye; defender Kenneth Omeruo; winger Moses Simon and striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
The Rangers defender was enjoying an international redemption after his mistake cost them against the same opponent on Thursday.
On Friday, the entire Nigerian contingent of players and officials returned COVID-19 negative results after tests conducted on Thursday, ahead of the clash with African champions Algeria that the North Africans won by the odd goal in Klagenfurt.
The senior national male football team are in Austria for international friendly matches against African champions Algeria on Friday and Africa’s number two-ranked team Tunisia on October 13.
The 26-year-old defender, whose effort wasn’t enough to save his side, Leganes, from relegation to the lower division after a poor campaign in Spanish League last season, was seen flaunting the baby via the Super Eagles official Instagram handle.
The Nigeria international signed permanently for Leganes last summer from Chelsea and has shone this season.
The defender, who played for seven minutes, was pulled off for his compatriot, Chidozie Awaziem.
The Super Eagles open their Group L campaign against neighbours Benin at home on November 13 before travelling to face Lesotho four days later.
Fit-again Benfica defender Tyronne Ebuehi has been thrown an international lifeline after being handed a late-call up to the Nigeria squad to face Brazil in Singapore.
All invited players are expected to arrive in Singapore on October 9
Omeruo, 25, starred with Leganes on loan last term, making 31 appearances for the club, 30 of which were starts.
The 20-year-old continued his excellent form with Villarreal last season by contributing to Nigeria’s run to the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations.
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola, has redeemed his $25,000 (N9 million) per goal pledge to the Super Eagles at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 25-year-old, who hasn’t made a senior Chelsea appearance, joined the Blues back in 2012 and has spent time out on loan at numerous European sides.
Former Golden Eaglets’ coach, Godwin Izilein, and Baldwin Bazuaye, Head coach of Bendel Insurance FC of Benin, have congratulated the Super Eagles for their qualification to the round of 16, in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, but urged them to improve on their tactical play in future matches.
Goal scorer, Kenneth Omeruo, was adjudged Man of the Match in Super Eagles’ win over Guinea on Wednesday at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt.
With the feat, Nigeria becomes the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 in the championship