NIGERIA has named a squad of mostly home-based players for two international friendlies against Malawi to be played on June 4 and June 6 in Kano and Port Harcourt respectively.
Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Murphy Akanji (Julius Berger), Rotimi Sunday (Plateau United), Dele Aiyenugba (Kwara Stars) Defenders:
Abubakar Mohammed, Alphonsus Ezimoha (both Kwara United), Harry Omokoh (Plateu United), Chidi Odiah (Julius Berger), Patrick Bassey (Kwara United), Yakubu Adamu (Nationale), Romanus Ojinta (Wikki Tourists). Midfielders:
Yakubu Umar (Kwara United), Ugochukwu Okoye (Plateau United), Shola Shuiabu (Juluis Berger), Emmanuel Issah (Katsina United), Salisu Yusuf, Duke Udi, Olofin Jana Seyi (all Kwara United), Martin Inalegbu (Gabros) Strikers:
Egonatu Chukwudi (Gabros), Peter Ijeh (Berger), Hamisu Ibrahim (Kano Pillars), Bala Ali (Katsina United), Victor Skinn, Ladi Gasper (Kwara United), Idoko Ibrahim (Tornadoes), Rabiu Baita (Katsina United), Johnson Akigir, Onaivi Shafe (both Lobi), Wale Odutoye (Ebonyi Angels)