There are 17 players in camp ahead of the AFCON showpiece in Ivory Coast as the team starts preparation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

 

The players in camp include Goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo.

 

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

 

Midfielders Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Joe Aribo.

 

Attackers Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface.

 

The quartet of Samuel Chukwueze, William Troost-Ekong, under fire Francis Uzoho and keyman Victor Osimhen are still expected.

 

According to the latest development, Wilfred Ndidi will be replaced by Alhassan Yusuf due to injury.

 

There’s also a chance for French Ligue 1 striker Terem Moffi to replace Kelechi Iheanacho as injury beckons on the Leicester City forward.

 

Nigeria’s opening game at the AFCON tournament is against Equatorial Guinea while Jose Peseiro and his side face up with Ivory Coast in the second group game.