The coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Finidi George has left out the duo of William Troost-Ekong and Kenneth Omeruo from the Super Eagles squad for the world cup qualifiers, OwnGoalNigeria.comcan exclusively reveal.
We exclusively gathered that both players who were expected to play the role of captain and vice were left out on the account of their fitness levels, as they are both returning from injuries.
Our source said while Omeruo is still in with a slight chance, there is no hope of Ekong making the team despite his return to training which brought about his inclusion in the 35 man provisional list.
Meanwhile we also gathered that Luton Town defender Gabriel Osho is in with another chance to make his senior debut for Nigeria as he is in the list, after missing the friendly games against Ghana and Mali respectively due to injuries.
Benjamin Tanimu of Tanzanian side Ihefu FC who made his debut is also in the team, alongside the duo of Semi Ajayi of West Brom and Calvin Bassey of English Premier League side Fulham. It’s still unclear if Boavista defender Chidozie Awaziem is in the list.
The full squad is expected to be made public after recent alterations due to injury to some players in the final list of 25 players for the games against South Africa and Benin Republic respectively.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
