The Congolese contingents who have been reported to be afraid to play in Nigeria due to the recent scare of Ebola had their fears allayed by Ademola Olajire – NFF Spokesperson. “The game will be played as planned on September 6 as we have not been informed by CAF of any protest by Congo. Nigeria is winning the battle against Ebola and so any visiting team has no reason to stay away from the country. Therefore there are no changes in the date and venue for this match.” Meanwhile, the Red Devils are set to arrive Nigeria on Wednesday, 3rd September.
Date: Saturday, 6th September, 2014
Venue: U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar
Time: 4pm
SQUADS: NIGERIA
Goalkeepers:
Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France) Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel) Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United, Nigeria)
Defenders: Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves, Nigeria) Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough FC, England) Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars, Nigeria) Elderson Echiejile (Monaco FC, France) Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod FC, Israel) Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland) Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey)
Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England) Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy) Ramon Azeez (Almeria FC, Spain) Joel Obi (Inter Milan, Italy) Nosa Igiebor (Real Betis, Spain) Omatsone Aluko (Hull City, England)
Forwards: Uche Nwofor (Heerenveen FC, Netherlands) Nnamdi Oduamadi (AS Varese 1910, Italy) Christian Osaguona (Enugu Rangers) Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia) Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey) Chinedu Obasi (Schalke 04, Germany) Gbolahan Salami (Warri Wolves)
Vincent Enyeama pulled out of the squad to settle family issues. He will be replaced by El Kanemi’s David Obiazor to make up the required three keepers. Meanwhile Austin Ejide will man the post in his absence. Victor Moses and Osaze Odemwingie were not called up to the squad.
* The Congolese squad to play Nigeria not yet available officially
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