Super Eagles AFCON Provisional squad-list revealed
The names of players on the Super Eagles of Nigeria provisional squad-list for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been leaked to the public.
This is according to report via ACLSPORTS.
Head coach Jose Peseiro has reportedly submitted a list of 33 players from which he will finalize the squad for the highly anticipated tournament scheduled to kickoff in Ivory Coast on January 13.
Peseiro will trim the provisional squad to 27-players, with the final list to be submitted to CAF before January 3, 2024.
The leaked provisional squad includes notable names and some fresh faces who could make their mark on the continental stage. Among the new additions are goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali of Chippa United and Christian Nwoke of Sporting Lagos FC, as well as midfielder Alhassan Yusuf of Royal Antwerp.
Here is the leaked provisional squad:
THE FULL PROVISIONAL LIST OF THE SUPER EAGLES AHEAD OF THE AFCON
Goalkeepers
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Adebayo Adeleye
3. Ojo Olorunleke
4. Stanley Nwabali
5. Amas Obasogie
6. Christian Nwoke
Defenders
1. Ola Aina
2. Bright Osayi-Samuel
3. Tyronne Ebuehi
4. Jamilu Collins
5. Zaidu Sanusi
6. Bruno Onyemaechi
7. William Troost-Ekong
8. Semi Ajayi
9. Calvin Bassey
10. Kenneth Omeruo
11. Kevin Akpoguma
12. Chidozie Awaziem
13. Jordan Torunarigha
Midfielders
1. Wilfred Ndidi
2. Frank Onyeka
3. Joe Aribo
4. Alex Iwobi
5. Alhassan Yusuf
6. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
7. Raphael Onyedika Nwadike
8. Kelechi Nwakali
Attackers
1. Victor Osimhen
2. Victor Boniface
3. Terem Moffi
4. Umar Sadiq
5. Ahmed Musa
6. Paul Onuachu
7. Cyriel Dessers
8. Ademola Lookman
9. Nathan Tella
10. Moses Simon
11. Emmanuel Dennis
12. Samuel Chukwueze
13. Kelechi Iheanacho
While the authenticity of the leaked list is yet to be officially confirmed, it has already sparked discussions and excitement among football fans as they anticipate the Super Eagles’ campaign in the 2023 AFCON.
