Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookan, Alex Iwobi and 20 other players have been included in Jose Peseiro’s list for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying doubleheader against Guinea Bissau.
The last time the team came together was in November of 2022 just before the outset of the FIFA World Cup against Portugal, which they relinquished 4-0.
Two players from the Flying Eagles squad that finished third lately in Egypt are surprise inclusion. Joe Aribo, who has floundered for game time with Southampton is also invited.
Nigeria and Guinea Bissau will meet at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, from 5 pm on Friday, 24th March. The team is jetting out to fulfil the reverse fixture three days later at the Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau.
