Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle picked seven players from teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League in his squad for the upcoming Unity Cup friendly tournament in London, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Chelle watched around six league games and picked the players who impressed him the most to be a part of his team. All seven players have already gone for their visa interviews at the English Embassy.
Players from Lagos based Ikorodu City lead the home-based contingent with Michael Atata, Aderemi Adeoye and Tosin Oyedokun included.
Title chasers Rangers are represented by Chibueze Oputa and Obinna Igbokwe, while their rivals for the title Rivers United has Elias Ochobi in the list . Shooting Stars’ Ayobami Junior complete the list.
They will be joined by 23 foreign based players largely consisting of players, who have not been given enough playing time under the coach and those from lesser known but competitive European leagues.
Ade Emmanuel
