AFCONQ: Osimhen out, Awoniyi returns as Eguavoen names squad for Libya clash
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Victor Boniface, Chidera Ejuke, and Ademola Lookman are some of the stars who have been called up by Augustine Eguavoen for Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against Lybia, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Super Eagles will continue their fight for a 2025 AFCON ticket later this month when they take on Lybia in a double-header.
Recall that the qualifiers kicked off in September, and Nigeria started on the front foot, picking a 3-0 win over Benin in Uyo before playing out a goalless against Rwanda in Kigali.This time, the Super Eagles will be looking to affirm their prowess in group D by defeating Lybia. Ahead of the double-header, interim coach Eguavoen has named a 23-man shortlist to execute the games.Sevilla man Ejuke is one the notable additions to the team, as he returns to the Super Eagles fold after two years away from the team. He will be accompanied by his club teammate Kelechi Iheanacho, who has been a regular.Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen was not included due to his injury at Galatasaray, but in-form Boniface will be looking to fill that vacuum.
There have been talks that Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo could be called up. However, there is no space for him, as the usual protagonists like Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, and Captain William Troost-Ekong keep their spots.
