U-23 AFCON: Salisu invites 30 players

U-23 AFCON, Olympic Eagles head coach, Salisu Yusuf has unveiled a 30-man squad ahead of this month’s 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea.

The list includes four goalkeepers, eight defenders, 10 midfielders, and eight forwards.

A total of 28 players were selected from the Nigeria Premier Football League with the exception of Evans Ogbonda (Port Harcourt City) and Inye Green (Ibani United).

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All the players have been directed to report at the Chida Hotel, Abuja on Friday, 3rd March, ahead of the contingent’s departure to the Oyo State capital.

The Olympic Eagles will host the Guineans in the first leg at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on March 22.

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The reverse fixture will take place on Monday, March 27.