Base on the way he has selected his team for the games of the Super Eagles after the World Cup in Russia, coach of the Nigerian team Gernot Rohr appears to have settled for the squad of players he will be taking to the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
From the team to the World Cup in Russia, Simy Nwankwo, Victor Osimhen, Joel Obi, Elderson Echiejile, Bryan Idowu, Kelechi Iheanacho, Tyronne Ebuehi and likely John Obi Mikel won’t be in the team for the Africa soccer showpiece.
From our projection their spot will be taken by Paul Onuachu, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Henry Onyekuru, Moses Simon, Jamilu Collins, Victor Osimhen and one among the duo of Samuel Chukwueze and Azubuike Okechukwu.
Below is Owngoalnigeria.com squad for the Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Goalkeepers :
Francis Uzoho
Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Daniel Akpeyi
Defenders :
William Troost-Ekong
Leon Balogun
Kenneth Omeruo
Chidozie Awaziem
Semi Ajayi
Ola Aina
Shehu Abdullahi
Jamilu Collins
Midfielders :
John Ogu
Oghenekaro Etebo
Wilfred Ndidi
Forwards :
Odion Ighalo
Ahmed Musa
Samuel Kalu
Moses Simon
Henry Onyekuru
Alex Iwobi
Ahmed Musa
Victor Osimhen
Samuel Chukwueze ( Azubuike Okechukwu)
Osas Mahawi