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Here are the latest news updates on the Super Eagles of Nigeria:
Latest Squad Update
The Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has released a 25-man squad for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde. The squad includes:
- Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho, and Daniel Akpeyi
- Defenders: William Ekong, Leon Balogun, Chidozie Awaziem, Kenneth Omeruo, Jamilu Collins, Ola Aina, and Zaidu Sanusi
- Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, and Innocent Bonke
- Forwards: Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Nwakali, and Samuel Kalu
World Cup Qualifiers
The Super Eagles will face Liberia in a double-header in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The first leg will take place on September 3, 2021, in Lagos, while the second leg will be played on September 7, 2021, in Monrovia.
Injury Concerns
There are concerns over the fitness of some Super Eagles players, including Victor Osimhen, who has been struggling with a knee injury. Rohr has also expressed concerns over the fitness of Alex Iwobi, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury.
New Players
Rohr has called up some new players to the squad, including Zaidu Sanusi, who has been impressive for Porto in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Rohr has also called up Innocent Bonke, who has been playing for Sparta Rotterdam in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Friendly Match
The Super Eagles will play a friendly match against Algeria on September 8, 2021, in Oran, Algeria. The match will be a preparation for the World Cup qualifiers.
Rohr's Future
There have been reports that Rohr's contract with the Super Eagles will expire after the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Rohr has not commented on his future, but it is believed that he will continue to lead the team until the World Cup.
These are the latest news updates on the Super Eagles. I hope this information is helpful!