Golden Eaglets Star, Osimhen, Makes 21-Man Squad to Africa U-23 Nations Cup

 

FIFA U-17 World Cup star player, Victor Osimhen, is now in the final 21-man squad just released by the Head Coach, Samson Siasia, for the Africa U-23 Nations starting this weekend in Senegal, contrary to reports suggesting his non-inclusion.

According to Premium Times, Osimhen who is fresh from his record-breaking exploits in Chile where he emerged the first and only player ever to score 10 goals in a single tournament, is one of the five strikers that would lead Nigeria’s quest for goals in Senegal.

However, the Premium Times report also reveals Osimhen’s inclusion was actually an afterthought as Granada’s Isaac Success, who was initially picked for the Senegal tournament, is not going to be available owing to club engagements.

In this final roster, only four players are plying their football trade outside the shores of Nigeria as foreign clubs are not obliged to release players as the tournament is not on FIFA calendar.

The Dream VI will be campaigning in Group B where they are pitched alongside Egypt, Algeria and Mali.

The other Group A houses hosts, Senegal, South Africa, Zambia and Tunisia.

Below is the list of the full squad.

1. Emmanuel Daniel
2. Yusuf Mohammed
3. Emmanuel Iwu
4. Segun Oduduwa
5. Sincere Seth
6. Azubuike Okechukwu
7. Ajayi Junior
8. Oghenekaro Etebo
9. Taiwo Awoniyi
10. Usman Mohammed
11. Ndifreke Effiong
12. Chukwuebuka Iroha
13. Stanley Dimgba
14. Godspower Aniefiok
15. Bature Yaro‎
16. Zaradeen Bello
17. Amaefule Chizoba
18. Seun Olulayo
19. Tiongoli Tonbara
20. Kufre Ebong
21. Victor Osimhen