based professionals and 20 overseas –based
players for Nigeria 2017 Africa Cup of
Nations qualifying double-header against the
Pharaohs of Egypt this month.
Siasia, who was named Super
Eagles’ Caretaker Coach last week, passionately
appealed to all Nigerians, to rally round the team and show belief as the Eagles host the Egyptians in Kaduna
Friday, March 25 and play away in Alexandria
on Tuesday, March 29.
The 22 home –boys and the overseas-based boys are expected to hit camp at the Bolton White Apartments, Abuja on March 6 and March 20 respectively.
“I want to passionately appeal to Nigerians,
everybody, to show belief in the team and give
us total support. It will not be easy, but if we
stick together and present a united force to
fight this battle, I believe we will triumph.
“I have absolute faith in the players. Nigeria is
blessed with so many talented footballers
across the world and I know that those we are
inviting for this match will give everything for
the six points in both matches. Personally, I
will give everything that I have to offer for us to
win both matches.”
The former Nigeria captain, assured that only the best
players who “showed ability to run and
decimate the opposition” will be given
opportunity in both matches.
Regulars Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Olufemi Thomas,
Kalu Orji Okogbue, Austin Oboroakpo, Chima
Akas, Ezekiel Bassey and Chisom Chikatara
are in the home based mix, while Carl Ikeme,
Efe Ambrose, Elderson Echiejile, Godfrey
Oboabona, Kenneth Omeruo, John Mikel Obi,
Ogenyi Onazi, Ahmed Musa, Victor Moses,
Odion Ighalo, Moses Simon and Fanendo Adi
are among the overseas –based legion.
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