Osimhen, Ighalo, missing as Peseiro names squad for Algeria friendly

Super Eagles forwards, Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo, are among the players not invited as the coach of the team, Jose  Peseiro, released the list of 25 players to take on Algeria in a friendly.

The friendly has been slated for September 27 at the Stade Olympique in Oran, Algeria.

The Director of Communications of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, said in Abuja on Saturday that Peseiro opted for Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, deputy captain, William Ekong, and 23 other players.

“Among players called up to take on the former two-time African champions, Algeria, are goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Maduka Okoye; defenders Kenneth Omeruo, Chidozie Awaziem, and Calvin Bassey.

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“Others are midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi, and forwards Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Cyriel Dessers.

“Only Richard Onyedika, of Belgian top team, Club Brugge, is a new face in the group. Germany-based defender Kevin Akpoguma also returns to the fold,” Olajire stated.

Three-time African champions, Nigeria will put its team together in the city of Constantine, Algeria on Monday.

Below are the players invited for the match:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Maduka Okoye, Adeleye Adebayo

Defenders: William Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Chidozie Awaziem, Olaoluwa Aina, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Kevin Akpoguma, and Leon Balogun

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, and Richard Onyedika.

Forwards: Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Henry Onyekuru, Taiwo Awoniyi, Chidera Ejuke, Cyriel Dessers, and Terem Moffi.

The Star