Three-time African champions Nigeria are the latest nation to release their full squad list for the upcoming AFCON tournament in Côte D’ivoire. Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro’s squad is of course headlined by reigning CAF Men’s Footballer of the year, Victor Osimhen.

The Super Eagles will be aiming to go all the way to lift their first continental crown since their 2013 success in South Africa. Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi unfortunately misses out through injury but Nigeria are chock full with talent in attack. They still possess enough firepower to scare their rivals.

SQUAD IN FULL:

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabili, Francis Uzoho, Leke Ojo.

Defenders: William Troost-Ekong, Bright Osayi Samuel, Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Chidozie Awaziem, Kenneth Omeruo.

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Joe Aribo, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi.

Attackers: Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Ahmed Musa, Sadiq Umar.

The Super Eagles’ first game at the tournament is slated for January 14th against Equatorial Guinea. They will then face hosts Côte D’Ivoire on January 18th before finally wrapping up group A on January 22nd when they come face to face with Guinea Bissau.