International Friendlies: NFF Calls Up Enyeama, Moses

The technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, have picked Wigan Athletic winger, Victor Moses and recalled goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, for friendly matches against Botswana and Zambia later this month.

Moses, 20, was this week cleared by FIFA to play for Nigeria, while Lille goalkeeper, Enyeama, was axed by former coach Samson Siasia.

Dele Aiyenugba, who replaced Enyeama, was dropped.

There is also a first time call-up for Lecce of Italy striker, Edward Ofere and Fulham midfielder, Dickson Etuhu, who will return to the team after he was frozen out since last year’s World Cup.

The Super Eagles take on Botswana at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Saturday, 12 November, before flying to Kaduna to play Zambia at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium three days later.

The squad

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie Agbim.

Defenders: Chibuzor Okonkwo, Gege Soriola, Taye Taiwo, Elderson Echiejile, Joseph Yobo, Efe Ambrose, Ayodele Adeleye, Ugo Ukah, Yusuf Ayila.

Midfielders: Mikel Obi, Fengor Ogude, Kalu Uche, Nosa Igiebor, Dickson Etuhu, Victor Moses.

Strikers: Obinna Nsofor, Ahmed Musa, Ikechukwu Uche, Osaze Odemwingie, Ekigho Ehiosun, Emmanuel Emenike, Chinedu Obasi, Brown Ideye and Edward Ofere.