AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles coach, Peseiro releases 23-man squad for Guinea Bissau clash

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Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has released a 23-man list for his side 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier double-header against Guinea-Bissau billed to hold in Abuja and Morocco.

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Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, Etebo and many others were included on the list.

Rivers United goalkeeper, Victor Sochima earn his maiden invitation to the team, while Boavista defender, Bruno Onyemaechi is invited for the second time.

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Two Flying Eagles players, Chijoke Aniagboso and Daniel Bamaiyi were also included in the squad.

Vice-captain William Troost-Ekong missed out as a result of injury, while Torino defender, Ola Aina was among the surprise absentees.

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Peseiro also dropped former first-choice goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye from the squad.

The Super Eagles will host the Djurtus in the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium on Friday, March 24.

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The reverse fixture will take place in Morocco four days later.

Guinea Bissau will play its home games in Morocco owing to the non endorsement of any of its stadiums for international game.

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