List of U-23 Nigeria Players Revealed By Imama Amapakabo

The head coach of the U-23 national team, Imama Amapakabo has called up 33 players for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya.

Nine defenders, ten midfielders and ten forwards have been invited for the assignment, and to resume camping on Wednesday.

The clash that is billed to hold between March 20-22 is the first leg of the tie – and will be staged in Tunisia, as Libya cannot host any international game because of the unrest in the country.

The reverse fixture will take place in Nigeria on March 25th, as the Eagles seek to participate in the tournament they won in 2015.

If Nigeria qualifies, the team will be at Egypt for the 3rd edition of the U-23 AFCON from 8th – 22nd November 2019.

The Invited Players

Goalkeepers: Amos Benjamin (Bayelsa United); Makanjuola Adewale (Ekiti United); Anozie Chinedu (FC IfeanyiUbah); Stanley Nwabili (Enyimba FC)

Defenders: John Lazarus (Lobi Stars); Chidera Eze (Rangers International); Anumudu Udochukwu (Lobi Stars); Austin Ugochukwu (Kano Pillars); Chinedu Ajana (Katsina United); Kehinde Adeyemi (Sunshine Stars); Ndah Olisah (Remo Stars); Chinwendu Ali (Yobe Stars); Ebube Duru (Lobi Stars)

Midfielders: Ayobami Junior (Shooting Stars); Isah Ndala (Nasarawa United); William Ukeme (Wikki Tourists); Olatunji Matthew (Enyimba FC); Seth Mayi (Plateau United); Yusuf Maigoro (Kano Pillars); Iwuala Anayo (Kada City); Cletus Emotan (Rivers United); Chigozie Obasi (Sunshine Stars); Chukwudi Agor (ASJ, Owerri).

Forwards: Etiboy Akpan (Akwa United); Anas Mohammed (Shooting Stars); Chijoke Alaekwe (FC IfeAFCON Qualibah); Shamman Tanze (Kano Pillars); Agboola Joshua (Katsina United); Wari Williams (Nasarawa United); Ebuka Okeke (Lamray United); Tolu Ojo (Remo Stars); Wasiu Alalade (Enyimba FC); Solomon Nsude (FC IfeanyiUbah).

Coach Amapakabo will be assisted by Kennedy Boboye (Assistant Coach), Fidelis Ilechukwu (Assistant Coach) and Etta Egbe (Goalkeepers’ Trainer).