The NFF has invited 23 players for the twin qualifiers, with the rest of the squad expected to arrive as soon as possible.
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Captain William Troost-Ekong, now plying his trade in Saudi Arabia, led the early arrivals, followed by Nottingham Forest duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina, West Brom defender Semi Ajayi, Italy-based Ademola Lookman, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Orlando Pirates’ Olisa Ndah. Austin Eguavoen, head of the NFF’s technical committee, has taken the reins as interim coach for these two matches, with Daniel Ogunmodede from Remo Stars and Fidelis Ilechukwu from Enugu Rangers assisting him.
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