In preparation for the upcoming MatchDay 5 qualifier game against Sierra Leone in the 2023 CAF African Nations Cup, a group of 19 players arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Lagos on Sunday night.
Joining the early arrivals, which include William Troos-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Joe Aribo, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Kelvin Akpoguma, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Calvin Bassey, are four locally-based players who received invitations. These players are Victor Sochima, Olorunleke Ojo, Ebube Duru from Rivers United, and Divine Nwachukwu from Bendel Insurance FC.
Completing the roster are Kenneth Omeruo, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, Frank Onyeka, Adebayo Adeleye, and Bright Osayi-Samuel. All the Super Eagles players in camp will commence training tomorrow (Monday) at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
On Sunday, June 18, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face the Lone Star of Sierra Leone in the Matchday 5 qualifier at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia. Sierra Leone, unfortunately, does not have any approved international stadiums within their country.
Leading their qualification group, the Super Eagles have accumulated nine points from four matches. The second position is held by Guinea Bissau’s Wild Dogs, who have seven points. Leone Stars, who put up a strong fight against the Eagles in Abuja during the first day of the qualification series but eventually lost 2-1, currently have five points. Sao Tome and Principe, who will play against Nigeria on the final day of the series in September, are at the bottom with only one point.
Sierra Leone Reveals Provisional Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Super Eagles
Sierra Leone’s national football team, the Leone Stars, under the guidance of head coach John Keister, has revealed their provisional squad consisting of 38 players. This announcement comes ahead of their upcoming Group A 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles.
The Sierra Leone Football Association shared the names of the 38 shortlisted players through their official Twitter account. The squad comprises 12 players who are based abroad and 26 players who are based in Sierra Leone.