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The Super Eagles need only one point from the two matches to qualify for next year's AFCON.
The reigning African player of the year, Victor Osimhen, has returned with the Super Eagles for this month's African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Nigeria's senior national team head coach Austine Eguavoen has also recalled Sadig Umar from Real Sociedad and Gabriel Osho from Auxerre.
The Super Eagles need just one point from these matches to secure a place in next year's AFCON, following CAF's decision to award them three points from the abandoned game against Libya.
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15:55 - 06.11.2024
'I believe' — Kanu Nwankwo backs Ademola Lookman for CAF Player of the Year
Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo has backed Ademola Lookman to be crowned CAF Player of the Year for 2024.
Additionally, Nasarawa United defender Victor Collins receives his first call-up and will compete with Bruno Onemaechi for the left-back position. Osho replaces the injured Semi Ajayi, while Sadiq takes the place of Taiwo Awoniyi, who was omitted from the squad.
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Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy); Amas Obasogie (Fasil Kenema SC, Ethiopia)
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Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal); Gabriel Osho (AJ Auxerre, France); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Victor Collins (Nasarawa United)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC. Italy); Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
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13:50 - 06.11.2024
Ademola Lookman: Super Eagles forward claims another Baller of the Week award
Ademola Lookman's impressive form was too good for his Super Falcons compatriots
Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC, Spain); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain)
Super Eagles will travel to Abidjan for the Matchday five clash against Benin Republic scheduled at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Thursday, November 14th.
The three-time African Champions will host Rwanda on matchday six, which is scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
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