By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled Super Eagles’ provisional squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
41 players were included in the list submitted by head coach, Jose Peseiro.
Only three home-based players were named on the list by Peseiro.
They are goalkeepers: Ojo Olorunleke, Amas Obasogie and Christian Nwoke make the list.
Captain Ahmed Musa and his deputy, William Troost-EKong were also included.
Peseiro is expected to prune down the list to 27 players latest January 3, 2024.
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THE FULL PROVISIONAL SQUAD
Goalkeepers
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Adebayo Adeleye
3. Ojo Olorunleke
4. Stanley Nwabali
5. Amas Obasogie
6. Christian Nwoke
Defenders
1. Ola Aina
2. Bright Osayi-Samuel
3. Tyronne Ebuehi
4. Jamilu Collins
5. Zaidu Sanusi
6. Bruno Onyemaechi
7. William Troost-Ekong
8. Semi Ajayi
9. Calvin Bassey
10. Kenneth Omeruo
11. Kevin Akpoguma
12. Chidozie Awaziem
13. Jordan Torunarigha
Midfielders
1. Wilfred Ndidi
2. Frank Onyeka
3. Joe Aribo
4. Alex Iwobi
5. Alhassan Yusuf
6. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
7. Raphael Onyedika Nwadike
8. Kelechi Nwakali
Attackers
1. Victor Osimhen
2. Victor Boniface
3. Terem Moffi
4. Umar Sadiq
5. Ahmed Musa
6. Paul Onuachu
7. Cyriel Dessers
8. Ademola Lookman
9. Nathan Tella
10. Moses Simon
11. Emmanuel Dennis
12. Samuel Chukwueze
13. Kelechi Iheanacho
