Super Eagles skipper John Mikel Obi is still missing while coach Gernot Rohr has left out Kelechi Iheanacho in his squad for Nigeria’s games against Seychelles and Egypt.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Seychelles in their last game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier and Egypt in a friendly game during the upcoming international break scheduled towards the end of March.
Ahead of the games, a 23-man list was released on Monday, March 4.
Mikel Obi has been in good form for Middlesbrough but is still missing from the Super Eagles (Twitter/Middlesbrough)
Mikel Obi who has not officially retired from the national team is still missing despite returning to action for his new club Middlesbrough.
Iheanacho out
Kelechi Iheanacho who has been struggling for form has been left out by Rohr
Leicester City forward Iheanacho is not in the squad as the 22-year-old continues to struggle for form.
His Leicester City teammate Wilfred Ndidi is back in the team after serving his suspension.
There is a first-time call-up for FC Midtjylland striker
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