Russia Vs Nigeria: Super Eagles squad for upcoming friendly match updated
After winning the Unity Cup in London, Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, are set to face Russia in an international friendly match. Head coach Eric Chelle has announced his full squad for the game.
The match is scheduled for Friday, 6th June, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, which holds up to 78,000 fans.
Full Super Eagles Squad to Face Russia:
Goalkeepers:
* Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)
* Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
Defenders:
* William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)
* Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
* Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece)
* Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England)
* Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
* Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars, Nigeria)
* Benjamin Fredrick (Brentford FC, England)
Midfielders:
* Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany)
* Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
* Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy)
* Chrisantus Uche (Getafe CF, Spain)
* Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes, Nigeria)
* Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)
Forwards:
* Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
* Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France)
* Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)
* Olakunle Olusegun (Krasnodar FC, Russia)
Coach Chelle is expected to use this match to test new options and build on the momentum from the Unity Cup victory.
I don’t really see this Arokodade effect guy in matches though.