The
U-23 national team coaching crew, headed by Samson Siasia, left the country on
Thursday with 20 players to face Congo in Pointe Noire on Sunday for the second
leg of their African U-23 Championship qualifying fixture.
The
first leg, which was played two weeks ago at the AmeisiamakaAdokiye Stadium in
Port Harcourt ended 2-1 in favour of Nigeria.
Siasia
chose former Flying Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi and 19 others for the crucial
match. The list has Daniel Emmanuel, Atanda Sodiq, Stanley Amuzie, Azubuike
Okechukwu, Olusegun Oduduwa, Erhun Obanor, Godwin Saviour, Etebo Oghenekaro and
Junior Ajayi, who scored Nigeria’s two goals in Port Harcourt.
Others
are Kingsley Sokari, Usman Mohammed, Etor Daniel, Yusuf Mohammed, Chima Akas,
Semiu Liadi, Shehu Abdullahi, Umar Aminu, Austin Oladapo and Sincere Seth.
The
coach of the Super Falcons, Chris Danjuma, also left the country on Thursday
with 18 players for their make-or-mar match against Equatorial Guinea in Bata
on Sunday.
The
selected players are Tochukwu Oluehi, Evelyn Nwabuoku, Blessing Edoho,
Osarenoma Igbinovia, Joy Jegede, Osinachi Ohale, Martina Ohadugha, Desire
Oparanozie, and Cecilia Nku.
Others
are Sarah Nnodim, Ngozi Ebere, Amarachi Okoronkwo, Ngozi Okobi, Chioma Wogu,
Mercy Amanze, Precious Dede, Gladys Akpa and ChinazaUchendu.
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