Nigeria will be without Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Obafemi Martins of Wolfsburg for next month’s crunch World Cup qualifier against Tunisia in Abuja.

Nigeria coach, Shuaibu Amodu, who announced a 21-man squad for the Group Two qualifier on September 6, said he left out both strikers because they are yet to attain full match fitness after recovering from injuries.

Yakubu was out with a long-term Achilles tendon injury, while Martins underwent surgery on a hernia in the summer.

However, Amodu has recalled Hoffenheim forward Chinedu Obasi for the Tunisia clash. He said he was delighted Obasi has recovered from an injury which prevented him from being part of the team in June.

Tunisa lead Group Two with seven points from three matches, two points more than closest rivals Nigeria.

The full squad

Goalkeepers: Austin Ejide (Bastia/FRA), Vincent Enyeama (Hapoel Tel Aviv/ISR), Dele Aiyenugba (Bnei-Yehuda/ISR)

Defenders: Onyekachi Apam (Nice/FRA), Elderson Echiejile (Rennes/FRA), Adefemi Olubayo (Boulogne/FRA), Taye Taiwo (Olympique Marseille/FRA) Joseph Yobo (Everton/ENG),Dele Adeleye (Sparta Rotterdam/NED), Oluwafemi Ajilore (Groningen/NED)

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea/ENG), Sani Kaita (Rubin Kazan/RUS),Yusuf Ayila (Dynamo Kiev/UKR),Seyi Olofinjana (Hull City/ENG), Kalu Uche (Almeria/SPA

Strikers: Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth/ENG),Chinedu Ogbuke (Hoffenheim/GER) Osaze Odemwingie (Locomotiv Moscow/RUS), Obinna Nsofor (Inter Milan/ITA), Michael Eneramo (Esperance/TUN), Ikechukwu Uche (Real Zaragoza/SPA)

I wonder why etuhu is not on the list while Mr. Olofinjana is there

Both just recovered from injuries, Martins would have made an impact against Tunisia.

But with Ogbuike in then the strike force is potent.

Eagles pls deliver.

shut up - what do you know about coaching and football?

AjaraEwuro:

shut up - what do you know about coaching and football?

,do u still have problems with UK immigration? 

if an unfit martins could score on his debut with wolfsburg, i think the eagles needs him on the list.

Folks there is a reason every coach wants an attacker who is big and has pace to lead the line.

I think that is why Mike Enemaro is being invited, unfortunately he is not a great footballer

Yak is big but no pace

Ike Uche has pace but he is short

My best bet would have been Osaze to be our top 9, unfortunately Osaze does not seem to be very keen to step into the shoes
He would be great if he can be clinical.

I am also happy with the inclusion of Ogbuke Obasi

those making noise about Ike Uche should wait until Obasi settles into the Super Eagles squad.

Can we all agree that Shuaib Amodu does not fancy Etuhu?

I do not understand Amodu's logic. Sometimes it baffles me.
Why pick Olofin-miss-road-jana when you have Dickson Etuhu who is better player.

I just tire.

Nigeria wil do fine without yak n obafem, osaze n uche wil do the damage upfront.

chidichris:

if an unfit martins could score on his debut with wolfsburg, i think the eagles needs him on the list.

Bleep me!!!

because someone is unfit and scored on his debut, he needs to be in the national team?

So you are not analysing the whole performance in the match, just that he scored? Even if it was a tap in, as long as he scored?

Na wa o.

chidichris:

if an unfit martins could score on his debut with wolfsburg, i think the eagles needs him on the list.

see this ass kisser again. . .