In preparation for this month’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Djurtus of Guinea Bissau, head coach José Santos Peseiro has invited team captain Ahmed Musa, in-form Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and 20 other players to the Super Eagles’ camp.

Nigeria and Guinea Bissau clash at the Moshood Abiola Public Arena, Abuja from 5pm on Friday, 24th Walk, and afterward make it a second date at the Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Monday, 27th Walk, likewise beginning from 5pm.

Kenneth Omeruo, a defender from Spain, makes his return alongside Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, two enforcers in the midfield. Bruno Onyemaechi, a defender from Portugal, gets a chance to compete for a shirt with Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Kevin Akpoguma, and Calvin Bassey.

The usual suspects Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Terem Moffi, and Paul Onuachu are also called up, as is the Portugal-based left back Zaidu Sanusi.

Daniel Bameyi is named captain of the Nigeria U20 team, which came in third place at the recent Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt. Chijioke Aniagboso is the team’s goalkeeper.

Victor Sochima, an experienced goalkeeper who has helped Rivers United FC get closer to a CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal spot, will compete with Francis Uzoho for the No. 1 jersey.

On Sunday, March 19, players are anticipated to begin arriving at the team camp in Abuja. The Djurtus are in second place with four points from their defeats of Sao Tome and Principe and the Leone Stars, respectively, while table-toppers Nigeria are on maximum six points from their defeats of Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe.

Osimhen, who plays for the Eagles out of Italy, has scored 23 goals in 28 matches this season, four of which have helped his team reach the last eight of the UEFA Champions League for the first time. He also scored four goals when the Eagles beat Sao Tome and Principe 10-0 in a record international scoreline nine months ago in Agadir, Morocco.

Invited Players in full:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Victor Sochima (Rivers United); Kingsley Aniagboso (Giant Brillars)

Defenders: Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Kevin Akpoguma (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Calvin Bassey (FC Ajax, The Netherlands); Daniel Bameyi (YumYum FC); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal)

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Joe Aribo (Southampton, England)

Forwards: Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Ahmed Musa (Sivasspor K, Turkey); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal CF, Spain); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France); Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy); Paul Onuachu (Southampton FC, England)