The Super Eagles of Nigeria players have gotten their jersey numbers ahead of the forthcoming 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, Naija News 247 gathered.
In the goalkeepers’ department, Maduka Okoye still retained his number one jersey for the 33rd AFCON which is billed to kick off on Sunday, while Daniel Akpeyi and John Noble will put on 16 and 27 respectively.
Joe Aribo retained his number 10, while Odion Ighalo and Chidera Ejuke will wear 9 and 13 respectively.
The Super Eagles also arrived in Garoua, Cameroon from Abuja via a chartered flight in the early hours of Thursday.
The Nigerian national football team will open their campaign against Egypt on Sunday at the Roumde Adjia stadium, Garoua.
The match will kick off at 4 pm.
Nigeria Super Eagles 2022 AFCON squad
Goalkeepers
- Francis Uzoho 23
- John Noble 27
- Daniel Akpeyi 16
- Maduka Okoye 1
Defenders
- Chidozie Awaziem 20
- Kenneth Omeruo 22
- William Ekong 5
- Semi Ajayi 6
- Olaoluwa Aina 2
- Jamilu Collins 3
- Zaidu Sanusi 12
- Olisa Ndah 26
- Chidozie Awazien 20
- Tyronne Ebuehi 21
Midfielders
- Frank Onyeka 8
- Joseph Ayodele-Aribo 10
- Wilfred Ndidi 4
- Chidera Ejuke 13
- Kelechi Nwakali 25
Forwards
- Ahmed Musa 7
- Samuel Chukwueze 17
- Moses Simon 15
- Sadiq Umar 24
- Taiwo Awoniyi 19
- Odion Jude Ighalo 9
- Alex Iwobi 18
- Kelechi Iheanacho 14
- Henry Onyekuru 11
- Peter Olayinka 28
