Super Eagles depart for Abidjan today

The Super Eagles of Nigeria, this morning left the country for Abidjan, where they will hope to seal their place in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) next year.

Stephen Keshi and his boys travel to the West African nation, with a comfortable 4-1 lead from the first leg and need to avoid defeat by more than three goals, to book their spot in the competition for the first time ever.

Gambo Mohammed is out of the squad, after suffering a muscle tear, while Keshi sticks with his regulars Sunday Mba, Godfrey Oboabona, Chigozie Agbim, Azubuike Egwuekwe and Daniel Akpeyi.

Full list of the 18 players: Chigozie Agbim, Daniel Akpeyi, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Godfrey Oboabona, Solomom Kwambe, Kunle Odunlami, Benjamin Francis, Chibuzo Okonkwo, Sunday Mba, Ayo Saka, Olufemi Oladapo, Etebor Oghenekaro, Gomo Onduku, Ifdeanyi Ede, Ezekeil Mba, Gero Abdulahi, Joseph Osadiaye, Rabiu Ali.

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