The Super Eagles are set to return back to action for the first time since the AFCON tournament. Nigeria did extremely well in the competition, but they couldn’t proceed to the quarter finals.
Nigeria was knocked out of the tournament by Tunisia, after a 1-0 defeat. The Super Eagles started the tournament well and they are the first team to win their first three matches.
The players are set to turn things around against Ghana this month and it’s going to be an entertaining game to watch. The squad that will face the Ghanaian national team has been revealed.
Ademola Lookman set for his Nigeria debut this month
The Leicester City winger switched from the England national team to the Nigeria national team and he has the support of the fans, friends and family. He was included in the team that will face Ghana and there’s a huge possibility that he will make his debut.
Victor Osimhen: The Super Eagles forward missed out on the African Cup of Nation competition this year and he was disappointed not to play for his country. It’s everyone’s dream to win a major trophy for your country, but he couldn’t do it due to his injury.
He is still young and he has the opportunity to make it happen again. Victor Osimhen was involved in the squad that will face Ghana this month and it’s good to see him back.
Idion Ighalo: Age is just a number and Odion Ighalo has proven himself that he can still play at the highest level. He couldn’t represent the country in the AFCON tournament despite that Osimhen didn’t participate.
He is back to the team and he will add a lot to the squad. He is an experience forward and a lot of players will learn from him. He has the national team experience and it’s good to have a player of his profile.