Stand-in head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, has picked 18 players for the home-based Super Eagles 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, qualifier against the Black Galaxies of Ghana.
12 players were dropped from the 30 that were in camp.
Kayode Bankole and Henry Ozoemena are the two goalkeepers selected by the gaffer.
Veteran midfielder, Rabiu Ali, talented right-back Sadiq Ismail and experienced striker, Sikiru Alimi were also included in the squad.
The first leg is slated for the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Kick-off is 5pm Nigeria time.
The second leg will hold at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, 28th December.
The winner on aggregate will pick a ticket to the main competition taking place in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, 1st – 28th February, 2025.
FULL SQUAD:
Goalkeepers: Henry Ozoemena (Enyimba FC); Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars).
Defenders: Ismail Sadiq (Remo Stars); Waliu Ojetoye (Ikorodu City); Imo Obot (Enyimba FC); Junior Nduka (Remo Stars); Victor Collins (Nasarawa United); Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International); Steven Manyo (Rivers United).
Midfielders: Jide Fatokun (Remo Stars); Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars); Saviour Isaac (Rangers International); Musa Zayyad (El-Kanemi Warriors).