W-Cup qualifiers: Ighalo named for Liberia, Cape Verde match

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Odion Ighalo

Coach Gernot Rohr has finally extended invitation to former Manchester United striker, Odion Jude Ighalo, who announced his retirement from the international game recently.

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 24-man roster for the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Liberia and Cape Verde later this month.

Gernot Rohr’s men will face Liberia on November 13,  before returning to Nigeria for Cape Verde match in Nigeria on  November 16.

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The invited players and overseas-based members of the technical crew are to report directly to the city of Tangier on Monday, November 8, while technical officials from Nigeria are to report in Tangier the same day.

Eagles squad:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Sparta Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem (Alanyaspor FC, Turkey); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Leon Balogun (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); William Ekong (Watford FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany); Abdullahi Shehu (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Kevin Akpoguma (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany)

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Midfielders: Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Galsgow Rangers, Scotland); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Fatih Karagumruk, Turkey); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain); Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Paul Onuachu (KRC Genk, Belgium); Chidera Ejuke (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Odion Jude Ighalo (Al-Shabab Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

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