2019 AFCON: Iheanacho, Semi Ajayi Dropped as Rohr Confirms Nigeria’s 23-man Squad

By Daily Sports on June 10, 2019

Kelechi Iheanacho and Semi Ajayi have been axed from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after coach Gernot Rohr released his final 23-man list on Sunday.

The two players were unused substitutes on Saturday as Zimbabwe held the Super Eagles to a goalless draw at the Stephen Keshi Stadium.

Nigeria are scheduled to travel to the Egyptian city of Ismailia later today where they will continue their preparations for the Afcon before playing Senegal in another friendly contest at the Ismailia Stadium on June 16.

The three-time African champions have been drawn in Group B of the continental showpiece and they will begin their campaign against Burundi in Alexandria on June 22.

They will later wrap up their group outings with fixtures against Guinea on 26 and Madagascar on June 30.

FULL SQUAD:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Daniel Akpeyi.

Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina, Abdullahi Shehu, Chidozie Awaziem, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Kenneth Omeruo, Jamilu Collins.

Midfielders: Mikel John Obi, Wilfred Ndidi, Okenekaro Etebo, John Ogu.

Forwards: Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Henry Onyekuru, Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Kalu, Paul Onuachu, Samuel Chukwueze. (Goal)

•Photo shows Super Eagles players

Source Daily Sports

Posted June 10, 2019


 

You may also like...
Xhaka Shocker Costs Arsenal, Southampton Halt Slump

Man Utd reject Napoli move for Garnacho

Zidane equals Mourinho's unbeaten record away as Madrid...

PSG Title Chances Dented By Draw At Rennes...

Newcastle Manager, Howe, Unhappy With ‘Unjust’ Goal Liverpool...

Negotiations starting for Canelo vs. Golovkin immediate rematch...

 

Latest News Joshua hints at MMA crossover Betcamp unveils Siasia, Mighty George as ambassadors Olopade charges federations ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games Ofili, Nathaniel lead Nigerian entries for Lone Star Grand Prix Shakira, Burna Boy to perform official World Cup song at opening ceremony Carding App Launches ₦400 Million World Cup 2026 Prediction Event for Football Fans FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: ‎Nigeria's Pathetic World Cup Story ‎(PART TWO) ‎ ‎Dire Consequences of snubbig Oliseh's Wake-up call 64 Clubs Down to 4: JOF U-13 Tournament Heads to Semi-Final Clash Nnadozie suffers FA Cup heartbreak Falcons open camp for Senegal double-header EPL: Slot issues emotional farewell to Liverpool fans Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (63,831 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (55,156 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (53,114 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,677 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,583 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,483 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,315 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,882 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (51,063 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,563 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (47,995 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,439 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media