Peseiro invites Orban, Osimhen, 21 others ahead of Sao Tome clash

Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has announced a 23-player squad in preparation for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe later this month.

Among the selected players are some fresh faces receiving their first call-ups, such as Jordan Torunarigha, Victor Boniface, and Gift Orban. Additionally, Bruno Onyemaechi and Raphael Onyedika have also earned invitations.

Notable and experienced players like Kelechi Ihenacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and William Troost-Ekong have also been included in the squad.

It’s worth noting that the Super Eagles have already secured their place in the tournament, having qualified with a game to spare. In the previous encounter between these teams, the three-time African champions dominated Sao Tome with a remarkable 10-0 victory.

The upcoming match is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

THE INVITED PLAYERS:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Olorunleke Ojo (Enyimba FC); Adebayo Adeleye (Hapoel Jerusalem, Israel)

Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Tyronne Ebuehi (Empoli FC, Italy); Jordan Torunarigha (KAA Gent, Belgium); William Ekong (PAOK FC, Greece); Semi Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Jamilu Collins (Cardiff FC, Wales); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal)

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Joe Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)

Forwards: Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy); Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England); Gift Orban (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Boniface (Bayern Leverkusen, Germany)