3rd November, 2014
Players of the home-based Super Eagles have been told to report to Uyo, Akwa Ibom today as they begin preparation for an international friendly match for the opening ceremony of the new Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo on Friday.
The players, called up by Head Coach Stephen Keshi, are to report at the Le Meridien Hotel, Uyo today. They will be led to Uyo by Gombe United goalkeeper, Chigozie Agbim with other 23 local players called up to face home-based Ghana team, the Black Stars.
Coach Stephen Keshi has also called up Emem Eduok and Mfon Udoh, who at the weekend broke goals record of the Nigerian professional Football League, NPFL with 21 goals for Enyimba in the current season. Also called are Gbolahan Salami, Rabiu Ali, Christian Pyagbara, Bright Esieme, Umar Zango, Solomon Kwambe and Azubuike Egwuekwe in a 24 –man squad.