Nigeria: London 2012 – Ehiosun Back in Dream Team, Musa Out

13 June 2011

Coach Austin Eguavoen Sunday extended an invite to Warri Wolves and Super Eagles striker Ekigho Ehiosun to join the National Under-23 team camp ahead of this weekend’s must-win London 2012 Olympic Games qualifier against the Vijana Stars of Tanzania.

Ehiosun was dropped from the first leg following his invitation to the Super Eagles by Coach Samson Siasia.

Ehiosun, who has four goals in the qualifying series for the

Dream Team V, is expected to hit camp today.

Also invited is Enyimba of Aba striker, Maduabuchi Josiah and Sunshine Stars midfielder, Otekpa Eneji.

Aberdeen of Scotland striker Sone Aluko Sunday arrived the camp of the team while Vietnam-based striker Ganiyu Oseni is expected to hit camp Tuesday.

Meanwhile, VVV Venlo of Holland striker, Ahmed Musa has been ruled out of the clash with Tanzania following a back strain he sustained while in action for the Super Eagles.

Also ruled out of this Saturday’s encounter is PSV Eindhoven’s midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim, who according to his new club is yet to fully recover from the knee injury he sustained during the All Africa games qualifier between Liberia and Nigeria in Monrovia.

The Dream Team V must beat Tanzania with at least two goals to make the final qualifying phase for the London 2012 Olympics.

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