Siasia releases Eagles list to face Ghana in friendly .

Posted by on July 20, 2011 at 11:41 am in Football, Other Top Stories, Sports

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. .Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia has released a list of 22 players for August 9 international friendly against Ghana.

Three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and six forwards made the final squad.

Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi leads the list of midfielders invited for the game. However, there was no place in the squad for Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Obafemi Martins.

The match against Ghana will be played in London on August 9. The Super Eagles lost 4-1 to Ghana in their previous 2007 friendly held in London.

FULL LIST

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama, Dele Aiyenugba, Chigozie Agbim

Defenders: Chibuzor Okonkwo, Taye Taiwo, Gege Soriola, Elderson Echiejile, Joseph Yobo, Yusuf Ayila, Efe Ambrose

Midfielders: John Obi Mikel, Fengor Ogude, Joel Obi, Kalu Uche, Emmanuel Ekpo, Solomon Okoronkwo

Attackers: Obinna Nsofor, Victor Anichebe, Ike Uche, Osaze Odemwingie, Ekigho Ehiosun, Emmanuel Emenike

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