Arguably the most important encounter in Nigeria's football history, Nigeria v Egypt pose a major threat in the nation's attempt to be part of the 2017 AFCON. The team's interim coach, Samson Siasia has the most dreaded job that one doesn't need wonder much why the previous coach, Oliseh, dumped the team among other claims.
In his bid to overcome the Pharaohs, he just pruned down his list of home based players to six from twenty-two. Chibuzor Okonkwo, Etebo Oghenekaro, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Ifeanyi Mathew , Mathew Etim and Kalu Orji will be joined by 18 foreign based players this week. The first leg encounter will hold in Kaduna on March 25, while the return leg is scheduled for Alexandria on March 29.
Egypt top Group G with six points while Nigeria are second with four points from the same number of matches.
FOREIGN BASED EXPECTED
Goalkeepers: Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa)
Defenders: Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal); Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France); Stanley Amuzie (Olhanense FC, Portugal); Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey)
Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City, England); Azubuike Okechukwu (Yeni Matalyspor, Turkey)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Moses (West Ham United, England); Aminu Umar (Osmanlispor FK, Turkey); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Aaron Samuel (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Fanendo Adi (Portland Timbers, USA)
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In his bid to overcome the Pharaohs, he just pruned down his list of home based players to six from twenty-two. Chibuzor Okonkwo, Etebo Oghenekaro, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Ifeanyi Mathew , Mathew Etim and Kalu Orji will be joined by 18 foreign based players this week. The first leg encounter will hold in Kaduna on March 25, while the return leg is scheduled for Alexandria on March 29.
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| Ahmadu Bello Stadium, getting ready for the epic tie |
FOREIGN BASED EXPECTED
Goalkeepers: Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa)
Defenders: Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal); Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France); Stanley Amuzie (Olhanense FC, Portugal); Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey)
Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City, England); Azubuike Okechukwu (Yeni Matalyspor, Turkey)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Moses (West Ham United, England); Aminu Umar (Osmanlispor FK, Turkey); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Aaron Samuel (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Fanendo Adi (Portland Timbers, USA)
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