Keshi names strong Nigeria home-based squad to face Ghana in friendly next month

Published on: 31 October 2014
Keshi names strong Nigeria home-based squad to face Ghana in friendly next month
Stephen Keshi has named a strong squad to face Ghana in a friendly

Comeback Nigeria Coach, Stephen Keshi has released a 24-man squad for the November 7 international friendly against the Black Stars of Ghana to commission the Akwa Ibom International Stadium.

The 30, 000 capacity edifice will play host to a home based Super Eagles team that will be lead by Gombe United's Chigozie Agbim and Super Eagles regular Azubuike Egwuekwe.

The list also has Christian Pyagbara who has been in impressive form in the Glo Nigeria Professional Football League as well as Dolphin's Emem Uduok who recently bagged a double hattrick and has a goal tally of 20 in the league.

Enyimba's trio of Mfon Udoh, Kingsley Sokari and Bright Esieme also made the list that includes the impressive Chinedu Udeagha who has been the main man in Enugu Rangers midfield this season.

El-Kanemi's Warriors left back Idris Aloma, Chima Akas of Sharks of Port-Harcourt and Kano Pillars midfield maestro Rabiu Ali are also part of the party to face Ghana on November 7.

Full list for Ghana friendly:

Goalkeepers: Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United); Daniel Akpeyi (Warri Wolves); Theophilus Afelokhai (Kano Pillars)

Defenders: Solomon Kwambe (Sunshine Stars); Idris Aloma (El-Kanemi Warriors); Chimma Akas (Sharks FC); Nelson Ogbonna (Heartland FC); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves); Erhun Obanor (Bendel Insurance); Bright Esieme (Enyimba FC); Umar Zango (Kano Pillars)

Midfielders: Christian Pyagbara (Sharks FC); Charles Henlong (Giwa FC); Joseph Nathaniel (Sharks FC); Stanley Dimgba (Warri Wolves); Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars); Chinedu Udeaga (Enugu Rangers); Kingley Sokari (Enyimba FC); Tony Edjomarigwe (Nasarawa FC)

Forwards: Mfon Udoh (Enyimba FC); Christian Obiozor (Enugu Rangers); Gbolahan Salami (Warri Wolves); Osaguona Ighodaro (Enugu Rangers); Emem Eduok (Dolphins FC)

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