Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has finalized the list of players that will represent the team at the upcoming Unity Cup in England and the friendly game against Russia, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Super Eagles will use the games to prepare for the resumption of the world cup qualifiers by first playing in the Unity Cup against Trinidad and Tobago, Ghana and Jamaica. They will begin their campaign on the 28th against Ghana.
After the game they will travel to Russia, where they will keep a date with their host who have been suspended from world football by FIFA due to the decision of the country to invade Ukraine.
While the list has a lot of familiar names, sources say two played in Ahmed Musa and Leon Balogun have been handed a recall to the team, but some sources say no decision has been taken on the invitation of the duo.
While Musa might have an edge to return to the squad as the timing means most players based in Europe won’t be available especially in attack, Balogun’s case isn’t clear cut with the return of West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi to full fitness.
Chelle will likely prefer Ajayi back in as a member than bring back the 36 year old, who last played for Nigeria almost two years ago.
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