Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi
has recalled Shola Ameobi
to the squad that will play in
the Nelson Mandela
Challenge against South
Africa on August 14 in
Durban.
The Newcastle United
forward recently became
available to the team again after resolving a clause
in his contract that made him unable to represent
Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Keshi had expressed likeness for the big striker
who he expects to create options up front where
the team has lagged in recent matches due to the
absence through injuries to Emmanuel Emenike
and Victor Moses.
Now recovered, both players will also make the
trip back to South Africa where they won the
African title in February. They are part of a 20-man
squad announced on Thursday by the Nigeria
Football Federation.
Longstanding goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has
been dropped from this game as Keshi handed a
recall to Obinna Nsofor and gave a first time call up
to Uche Nwofor.
Lazio’s Ogenyi Onazi is also called up after missing
the Confederations Cup due to a late injury.
FULL LIST
GOALKEEPERS: Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be’er Sheva,
Israel); Chigozie Agbim (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)
DEFENDERS: Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea FC,
England); Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland);
Godfrey Oboabona (Sunshine Stars, Nigeria);
Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves, Nigeria);
Elderson Echiejile (Sporting Braga, Portugal)
MIDFIELDERS: Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England);
Fegor Ogude (Valerenga FC, Norway); Victor Moses
(Chelsea FC, England); John Ogu (Academica de
Coimbra, Portugal); Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy);
Nnamdi Oduamadi (AC Milan, Italy); Sunday Mba
(Enugu Rangers, Nigeria).
FORWARDS: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia);
Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kyiv, Ukraine); Shola
Ameobi (Newcastle United, England); Emmanuel
Emenike (Spartak Moscow, Russia); Obinna Nsofor
(Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia); Uche Nwofor (VVV
Venlo, Netherlands)
STANDBY
Solomon Kwambe (Sunshine Stars, Nigeria);
Benjamin Francis (Heartland FC, Nigeria);
Muhammad Gambo (Kano Pillars, Nigeria); Samuel
Aaron (Sarpsborg ‘08 , Norway)

Tribalism

^^^ Which tribalism. Abegi because no Yoruba player abi?
To topic: I like the selection, just that i feel the Uche brothers ought to be in that selection based on their current form. I am really very excited about the inclusion of Uche Nwofor, that kid is hot and is just 21yrs old. I believe Shola Ameobi also has a lot to offer in the area of experience and motivation. I would also loved to have seen Victor Anichebe but his exclusion is understood.

For the CHAN Eagles i think youth internationals like Olanraweju Kayode and Abdul Ajagun should be invited. They have a lot to offer and also for pregression and developmental purpose.