Osimhen, Ighalo make Eagles’ squad against Black Stars

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Napoli of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen and Al-Hilal FC of Saudi Arabia forward, Odion Jude Ighalo, are back in the Super Eagles squad for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff against the Black Stars of Ghana. 

Also listed in the provisional squad released by Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen yesterday are Watford FC of England striker, Emmanuel Dennis and Leicester City duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman.

Captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forwards Moses Simon also made the Super Eagles’ provisional list of 32 for the cracker against the Black Stars.

Also called up are goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Daniel Akpeyi, defenders Kenneth Omeruo, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi and Abdullahi Shehu, midfielders Oghenekaro Etebo and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo, as well as forward Samuel Chukwueze.