Just so you know, Nigeria will take on the Republic of Benin and Lesotho in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Super Eagles will face the Squirrels at Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto Novo on March 27 before facing the Crocodiles three days later at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Ahead of the game, Rohr has maintained his confidence in his captain Ahmed Musa despite being without a club since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in October.
The 28-year-old forward came close to sealing a move to Premier League side West Bromwich Albion in January but a deal failed to materialise.
Also, Victor Osimhen made the cut. The 22 years old has been out since last month after he suffered head trauma during the Napoli game against Atalanta in February and only recently returned to action.
Almeria forward Sadiq Umar has also been handed his first senior call-up following his spectacular performances this season.
Umar has scored 22 goals and provided seven assists in 41 appearances for the Union across all competitions, amid other dazzling displays.
Others on the list include, Leicester City stars Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, Rangers’ Joe Aribo and Leon Balogun.
Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble, Samuel Chukwueze, Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho, Kenneth Omeruo, William Troost-Ekong and Abdullahi Shehu are also part of the team.
Chidozie Awaziem, Ola Aina, Jamilu Collins, Zaidu Sanusi, Tyronne Ebuehi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon have also been included in the list.
Genk forward Paul Onuachu, Slavia Praha’s Peter Olayinka, FC Lorient’s Terem Moffi, Reading’s Michael Olise, Kaizer Chiefs’ Daniel Akpeyi and Galatasaray’s Henry Onyekuru have been named on the standby list.
Source: Goal
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