Peseiro names 23-man Super Eagles squad, Ahmed Musa, Onyedika missing, Onuachu returns

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Peseiro names 23-man Super Eagles squad, Ahmed Musa, Onyedika missing, Onuachu returns

Izuchukwu Akawor 15:50 - 11.11.2022

Nigeria's senior national team is set to reassemble again, with some interesting names missing from the squad.

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has released a star-studded 23-man squad for the international friendly against his country Portugal.

Peseiro is set to face his homecountry next week but without skipper Ahmed Musa as the obvious omission.

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Musa leads a group of interesting omissions which include Taiwo Awoniyi, Cyriel Dessers and Raphael Onyedika.

However, in-form Paul Onuachu and full-back Tyronne Ebuehi return to the team after a long absence.

Osimhen, Lookman lead team

The 23-man squad also sees the inclusion of some usual suspects, in-form duo of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman lead a seven-man attack team which also include another in-form scorer, Terem Moffi.

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Assistant captain William Troost-Ekong, defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Joe Aribo are also a part of the team.

Also, the duo of Portugal-based Bright Osayi and Bruno Onyemachi get their maiden invitations while Rivers United's Chidiebube Duru is the only player from the NPFL in the team.

Ahmed Musa (IMAGO/Seskim Photo)

Portugal will host the Super Eagles at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Libson next Thursday in what will be their final preparation for the 2022 World Cup.

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