Fresh faces in Nigeria’s team for friendly

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Nigeria’s National team Coach Stephen Keshi has named a squad of 24 locals for early preparations ahead of a 14 November 2012 friendly against Venezuela.

Report for training

The 24 have been drawn from the domestic league, four of whom are fresh faces.

The four include; Solomon Yaya (Kwara United), Ugwu Uwadiegu (Enyimba), Gambo Mohammed (Kano Pillars), Gomo Onduku (Sharks) and Emmanuel Ajia (Lobi). 

All the 24 call ups are expected to report for training from Sunday 4 November 2012.

The squad:  
  
Goalkeepers: Chigozie Agbim (Warri Wolves), Daniel Akpeyi (Heartland) 
  
Defenders: Godfrey Oboabona, Solomon Kwambe (Sunshine), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves), Umar Zango, Papa Idris (Pillars), Benjamin Francis, Kingsley Udoh (Heartland), Solomon Yaya (Kwara United), Ugwu Uwadiegwu (Enyimba) 
  
Midfielders: Emeka Eze (Rangers), Henry Uche (Enyimba), Gabriel Reuben (Pillars), Okey Azubuike (Tornadoes), Emmanuel Ajia (Lobi) 
  
Forwards: Ejike Uzoenyi (Rangers), Sunday Mba (Warri Wolves), Gomo Onduku (Sharks), Mannir Ubale, Gambo Mohammed (Pillars), Sanusi Sani (Gombe United), Anthony Okpotu (Lobi), Obinna Nwachukwu (Heartland)