Nigeria’s Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled separate squads for next month’s Unity Cup tournament in London and high-profile international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, with the continued omission of hitherto first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali drawing fresh attention.
In the list released on Wednesday by the Nigeria Football Federation, Chelle handed opportunities to seven players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the Unity Cup, while several regular stars were reserved for the European friendlies.
Among the home-based players invited are goalkeeper Michael Atata of Ikorodu City, defenders Elias Ochobi, Chibueze Oputa and Obinna Igboke, as well as midfielders Aderemi Adeoye, Ayobami Junior and Tosin Oyedokun.
The Malian tactician also extended first-ever invitations to goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and forward Rafiu Durosinmi. Emmanuel Fernandez, Tochukwu Nnadi and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro are also in the roster released on Wednesday.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi leads the Unity Cup squad alongside established names such as Moses Simon, Terem Moffi and Akor Adams.
