Oliseh Names Super Eagles Squad For October Friendlies

The names included in the 24 man squad was released by the NFF on Friday. Oliseh ignores Kelechi Iheanacho of Manchester City, Efe Ambrose of Celtic and Juwon Oshaniwa of Hearts.

Kelechi Iheanacho was not called up

The Super Eagles play the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo on October 8 and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon three days later, in Belgium.

The NFF also announced that the winner of the preliminary round between Swaziland and Djibouti will host the Super Eagles on November 9 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup first round qualifier.
The winner will be hosted by the Eagles in a return leg in Nigeria eight days later.
The squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars); Femi Thomas (Enyimba FC)

Vincent Enyeama is recalled after missing the last squad that faced Tanzania and Niger due to the death of his mother

Defenders: Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal); Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France); Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey); William Troost Ekong (FK Haugesund, Norway); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa SK, Turkey); Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors)

Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars); Obiora Nwankwo (Coimbra FC, Portugal); John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin, Slovakia)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Al Ain, UAE); Sylvester Igbonu (FC UFA, Russia); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Moses (West Ham United, England); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Prince Aggrey (Sunshine Stars)
Meanwhile, John Obi Mikel has revealed he is a proud father of twins. The player, who has received backlashes for his inconsistent performance in the colour of ‘The Blues’, took to his Instagram handle to break the news and share his joy with his fans and followers.