23 June 2011
The number of players in the National U-23 camp in Benin City on Thursday jumped to 22 following the return of AC Milan midfielder, Nnamdi Oduamadi and new entrant from Israeli club, Sakhnin, Agboola Babalola, who was invited following the delayed return of Nurudeen Orelesi.
“Yes, am rested and fully ready for the game against the Black Meteors,” declared Oduamadi on arrival from Lagos.
Agboola Babalola, who is getting his first call up to the national team said: “I am glad to be here. I have been looking forward to an opportunity to play for my fatherland now that I have found it in the Dream Team I will put in my best if am called upon by the coach.”
Still being expected in camp as at the time of this release, is Nosa Igiebor, the VVV Venlo attacking midfielder, and Ahmed Musa, who was permitted to see his family in Kano.
Nurudeen Orelesi, Haruna Lukman, who both left camp to complete their contracts in Ukraine and Albania respectively, still remain doubtful for the game against Ghana.
There has, however, been tremendous improvement on the injury worries in the team as Obiora Nwankwo and Eneji Otepka began training on Wednesday.
Oseni Ganiyu, who has not been able to kick a ball the last three days due to blisters suffered in the game against Tanzania, is now fully fit.
“I am now fit, the blisters have healed. I cannot wait to join my colleagues in today’s training session,” an excited Oseni declared.
The Dream Team rested this morning to train this evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Meanwhile the Black Meteors of Ghana arrived the country today with a 28 man contingent.
The Coach Kwesi Appiah-tutored side would have a feel of the Samuel Ogbemudia’s astro turf on Friday by 4pm.
The Nigeria/Ghana game kicks off by 4pm on Saturday.
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