Meet Eagles’ new boys for Madagascar, G’Bissau AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have called up three new players, George Ilenikhena, Isaac James, and Moses Usor, for the AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Gu Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-eagles-new-boys-for-madagascar-gbissau-afcon-qualifiers/
Al Ittihad's George Ilenikhena, Alverca's Isaac James, and LASK's Moses Usor have all received their first call-ups to the Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Head coach Eric Chelle recently announced a 24-man squad for the Group L campaign, which sees Nigeria face Madagascar in Uyo on September 25 and Guinea-Bissau on September 29, with Tanzania as co-hosts.
Ilenikhena, a 20-year-old forward, has shown promise this season with six goals and two assists in nine matches, despite struggling with fitness and breaking into Al Ittihad's team. Isaac James, a 22-year-old left-back, has been called up due to Zaidu Sanusi's injury, and Moses Usor, a 24-year-old forward, has excelled in the 2025/26 season with LASK, winning both the league and cup double and securing qualification for the Champions League.
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