Meet Eagles’ new boys for Madagascar, G’Bissau AFCON qualifiers

Head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria's Group L campaign in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The new invitees include Al Ittihad forward George Ilenikhena, Alverca left-back Isaac James, and LASK forward Moses Usor. Ilenikhena, who has scored six goals and provided two assists in nine matches for Al Ittihad this season, is expected to make his debut against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to the injury problems of Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu.

Isaac James, who has impressed in the role for Alverca, is called up in place of Zaidu Sanusi, who has been injured. Moses Usor, who helped LASK win the league and cup double this season, is another player who Nigerians are eager to see in action for the national team.

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