Unity Cup: Arthur Okonkwo called up as Chelle reveals Super Eagles squad

By Emmanuel Okogba

Head Coach Eric Chelle has named a strong 26-man squad for Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming Unity Cup, with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo earning his first call-up since agreeing to play for the Super Eagles.

Okonkwo is one of three goalkeepers invited to the camp as the team prepares for the tournament in London.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers:
Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus), Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham FC, England), Michael Atata (Ikorodu City)

Defenders:
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Emmanuel Fernandez (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), Obinna Igboke (Enugu Rangers), Elias Ochobi (Rivers United), Chibueze Oputa (Enugu Rangers)

Midfielders:
Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympic Marseille, France), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa FC, Italy), Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA), Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City), Samson Tijani (FK Dukla Prague, Czech Republic), Ayobami Junior (Shooting Stars), Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City)

Forwards:
Simon Moses (Paris FC, France), Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain), Philip Otele (Hamburger SV, Germany), Owen Oseni (Plymouth FC, England), Zadok Abu Yohanna (AIK, Greece), Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal), Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa FC, Italy), Femi Azeez (Millwall FC, England)

The Unity Cup will serve as an important tournament for the Super Eagles as they build towards future competitions. Chelle is expected to use the competition to assess several new faces and players returning from injury.

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