Rohr invites Nwakali, Ajayi, Collins, 21 others for Seychelles clash

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has handed invitations to new players to the national team ahead of a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations crucial qualifying clash against Seychelles next month.

The German gaffer is sticking with most of the regulars in the team, except the likes of captain John Mikel Obi, who recently returned from an injury, and Elderson Echiejile.

The new invitees include Kelechi Nwakali, Semi Ajayi and Jamilu Collins.

Players such as Chidozie Awaziem, Ola Aina and Henry Onyekuru are making a return to the team after they missed out on the World Cup squad.

The clash against Seychelles will take place in Victoria on September 8, 2018.

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THE FULL LIST

Goalkeepers:
Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa

Defenders:
Olaoluwa Aina, Bryan Idowu, Chidozie Awaziem, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Omeruo Kenneth, Semi Ajayi, Jamilu Collins

Midfielders:
Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, John Ogu, Joel Obi, Kelechi Nwakali,

Forwards:
Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho, Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, Simeon Nwankwo, Samuel Kalu, Henry Onyekuru

Stand-by Players:
Uche Agbo, Stephen Eze, Musa Mohammed, Blessing Eleke.

 

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