Monday,May 10, 2010
The Super Eagles squad was named by coach Lars Lagerback in the capital, Abuja on monday. Victor Anichebe has been recalled along with with John Utaka, who is the Portsmouth forward who was left out of the Nations cup. Lukman Haruna, the under-17 World Cup-winning captain in 2007 also made the cut.
This is Lagerback's first Nigerian squad since taking over from Shaibu Amodu, who was defeated after leading to third place at the Nations Cup in Angola in January.
Nigeria plays Argentina, Greece, and South Korea in group B of the World Cup. Goal keeper Akpan Bassey and defender Terna Suswan are named in the squad, which will delight fans who had called for the inclusion of some players from the 2010 West African Cup team. The two players are locally-based.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8672850.stm
The squad includes...
Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama, Dele Aiyenugba, Austin Ejide, Bassey Akpan.
Defenders: Taye Taiwo, Elderson Echiejile, Chidi Odiah, Onyekachi Apam, Joseph Yobo, Daniel Shittu, Ayodele Adeleye, Rabiu Afolabi, Terna Suswan.
Midfielders: Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi, John Utaka, Brown Ideye, Peter Utaka, Kalu Uche, Dickson Etuhu, John Mikel Obi, Sani Kaita, Haruna Lukman, Yusuf Ayila, Osaze Odemwingie.
Strikers: Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Victor Anichebe, Nwankwo Kanu, Obafemi Martins, Ikechukwu Uche, Victor Obinna Nsofor.
MY REACTION: Cool. I dont play soccer but i like watching it, thus my reason picking this article.
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