Super Eagles AFCON 2023 provisional squad reportedly leaked

The provisional squad for the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been revealed ahead of schedule. As reported by ACL Sports, head coach Jose Peseiro has initially selected a list of 40 players.

This provisional list includes notable new additions, particularly in the goalkeeping department, with Stanley Nwabili and Christian Nwoke being named. Alhassan Yusuf is another fresh inclusion in the squad.

However, Peseiro faces the task of reducing this extensive list to a final squad of 27 players by January 3, 2024, ahead of the tournament.informationguidenigeria

The Super Eagles, who are three-time champions of the Africa Cup of Nations, find themselves in a challenging Group A. They are set to compete against the host nation Cote d’Ivoire, as well as Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.

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Their campaign will kick off with an opening match against Equatorial Guinea. This fixture is scheduled to take place at the Alhassan Quattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 14. This tournament presents an opportunity for the Super Eagles to showcase their talent and compete for continental glory.

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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
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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
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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