AFCON 2023: Nigeria announce 30-man provisional squad

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have announced their provisional squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 30-man squad comprises 6 goalkeepers, 13 defenders, 8 midfielders, and 13 attackers. Notable players like William Troost-Ekong, Francis Uzoho, Ola Aina, Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Samuel Chukwueze, Kelechi Iheanacho, and experienced forward Ahmed Musa are part of the squad.

Nigeria is placed in Group A of the 2023 AFCON, alongside the host nation Ivory Coast, Equatorial-Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. The provisional squad includes a mix of experienced players and emerging talents. The final squad for the tournament will be determined closer to the competition.

Goalkeepers:

1. Francis Uzoho
2. Adebayo Adeleye
3. Ojo Olorunleke
4. Stanley Nwabali
5. Amas Obasogie
6. Christian Nwoke

Defenders:

1. Ola Aina
2. Bright Osayi-Samuel
3. Tyronne Ebuehi
4. Jamilu Collins
5. Zaidu Sanusi
6. Bruno Onyemaechi
7. William Troost-Ekong
8. Semi Ajayi
9. Calvin Bassey
10. Kenneth Omeruo
11. Kevin Akpoguma
12. Chidozie Awaziem
13. Jordan Torunarigha

Midfielders:

1. Wilfred Ndidi
2. Frank Onyeka
3. Joe Aribo
4. Alex Iwobi
5. Alhassan Yusuf
6. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
7. Raphael Onyedika Nwadike
8. Kelechi Nwakali

Attackers:

1. Victor Osimhen
2. Victor Boniface
3. Terem Moffi
4. Umar Sadiq
5. Ahmed Musa
6. Paul Onuachu
7. Cyriel Dessers
8. Ademola Lookman
9. Nathan Tella
10. Moses Simon
11. Emmanuel Dennis
12. Samuel Chukwueze
13. Kelechi Iheanacho

-The Post Ghana