Super Eagles: Peseiro calls Osimhen, Orban, Boniface for Sao Tome and Principe

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Super Eagles: Peseiro calls Osimhen, Orban, Boniface for Sao Tome and Principe

Tosin Abayomi 16:40 - 03.09.2023

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According to the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Jose Santos Peseiro will continue to serve as the head coach of the senior men's national team of Nigeria, known as the Super Eagles.

After months of speculation, the announcement by the NFF came on Sunday, September 3, 2023 

The NFF then confirmed the Super Eagles of Nigeria list for their final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Group A whipping boys Sao Tome and Principe on Sunday, September 10, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Peseiro called up 23 players to the national team, with the introduction of some new faces.

Super Eagles players for Sao Tome and Principe

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

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to Uyo for the first time in months
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to Uyo for the first time in months

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)

Super Eagles can secure qualification for next year's AFCON if they play a draw against Sierra Leone
Super Eagles have secured qualification for the 2023 AFCON

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

Super Eagles vs Sao Tome and Principe

Nigeria has already qualified for the AFCON finals with a record of 12 points from their first five games.

After considering his options, Jordan Torunarigha, a defender for KAA Gent, has opted to declare for the Super Eagles of Nigeria rather than Die Mannschaft of Germany.
After considering his options, Jordan Torunarigha, a defender for KAA Gent, has opted to declare for the Super Eagles of Nigeria rather than Die Mannschaft of Germany.

However, they need at least a point to finish first in their group as second-placed Guinea Bissau with 10 points and play Sierra Leone at home on Friday.

Napoli striker Osimhen has the opportunity to finish as top scorer for the AFCON qualifiers as he leads with seven goals.

Victor Boniface, Gift Orban, Jordan Torunarigha, a center defender from Belgium, and Raphael Onyedika, a defensive midfielder from Portugal, have all been called up to the Super Eagles for the first time.

Time and where to watch Super Eagles vs Sao Tome and Principe

The Super Eagles camp will begin in Uyo on Monday, September 4, in preparation for the forthcoming AFCON qualifiers against Sao Tome & Principe

Nigeria's Super Eagles have moved up a place in the latest FIFA ranking
Super Eagles players during the game against Sierra Leone

The Super Eagles want to end the qualifying campaign on a good note by winning and taking first place in their group, even if the match is of little relevance because Nigeria and Guinea Bissau have already been officially qualified.

On Sunday, September 10, Nigeria will play its final group-stage encounter for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The Super Eagles game will kickoff at 5PM Nigerian time and be available on Afrosports and DSTV's Supersport.

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