Earlier today, Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria released a 24 man list for the forthcoming friendly against DR Congo and Cameroon in Brussels. There were recalls for Odion Ighalo, Victor Moses, and Mikel Obi. Ogenyi Onazi returns to team after missing gout of the Tanzania qualifier and Niger friendly due to suspension. Haruna Lukman was dropped and Kelechi Iheanacho was missed out. Only 5 players were picked from the Nigeria Premier League.

Full List:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars); Femi Thomas (Enyimba FC)

Defenders: Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France); Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey); William Troost Ekong (FK Haugesund, Norway); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa SK, Turkey); Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors);  Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal);

Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars); Obiora Nwankwo (Coimbra FC, Portugal); John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin, Slovakia)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Al Ain, UAE); Sylvester Igbonu (FC UFA, Russia); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Moses (West Ham United, England); Prince Aggrey (Sunshine Stars); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England).

The Super Eagles play the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo on October 8 and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon three days later, in Belgium.

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