Revealed: Super Eagles squad jersey numbers for AFCON
Ahead of the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the jersey number for each member of the Super Eagles squad has been relevaled.
Napoli striker Osimhen is designated the esteemed number 9, solidifying his role as the primary center-forward for the team.
Despite uncertainties about his status as the first-choice goalkeeper, Omonia Nicosia’s Uzoho has been granted the number 1 jersey.
Super Eagles captain Musa retains the number 7 jersey, showcasing his longstanding association with this iconic number.
Samuel Chukwueze (11), Moses Simon (15), Joe Aribo (10), Alex Iwobi (17), and William Troost-Ekong (5) will retain their familiar team numbers.
Newly invited players Olorunleke Ojo, Stanley Nwabili, and Alhassan Yusuf will assume jersey numbers 16, 23, and 4, respectively.
SUPER EAGLES AFCON SQUAD JERSEY NUMBERS
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Ola Aina
3. Zaidu Sanusi
4. Alhassan Yusuf
5. William Troost-Ekong
6. Semi Ajayi
7. Ahmed Musa
8. Frank Onyeka
9. Victor Osimhen
10. Joe Aribo
11. Samuel Chukwueze
12. Bright Osayi-Samuel
13. Bruno Onyemaechi
14. Kelechi Iheanacho
15. Moses Simon
16. Ojo Olorunleke
17. Alex Iwobi
18. Ademola Lookman
19. Umar Sadiq
20. Chidozie Awaziem
21. Calvin Bassey
22. Kenneth Omeruo
23. Stanley Nwabili
24. Victor Boniface
25. Raphael Onyedika