19 players are now in the Super Eagles’ camp in Nizhny Novgorod ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia.
Late invitee Ibraheem Ajasa, who plays for Russian club FC Rostov, arrived in camp on Monday, taking the number of players available to 19.
The Super Eagles has been hit by injuries and the failure of some clubs to release their players for the encounter.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi and Basel defender Victor Akpe are ruled out through injury.
Bright Osayi-Samuel, Raphael Onyedika, and Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola were denied permission by their respective clubs to travel to Russia.
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Austria-based Moses Usor, who scored on his debut for the Super Eagles against Madagascar in Uyo on 25th September, not originally listed for the trip.
However, when eventually he was requested by Head Coach Éric Chelle, LASK FC told him he should not fly to Russia.
Suleiman Mubarak, invited from Slavia Prague in Czechia, could not travel to Russia because his resident permit has not been secured.
The Super Eagles will hold their final training session tonight as they complete preparations for the friendly.
Players In Camp
Moses Simon
Akor Adams
Stanley Nwabali
Kelechi Iheanacho
Emmanuel Fernandez
Benjamin Frederick
Wilfred Igor
Samuel James
Kenneth Igboke
Chibuzor Nwoko
Umar Abubakar
Peter Edokpolor
Abdullahi Bewene
Umar Abdullai
Atata Michael
Aderemi Adeoye
Isaac James
Michael Stephen
Ibrahim Ajasa
By Adeboye Amosu
