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19 July 2011<\/p>\n

Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has disclosed that Solomon Okoronkwo has replaced U20-bound Ahmed Musa in his squad for a friendly against Ghana next month.<\/p>\n

It was widely reported that the NFF technical queried the choice of Norway-based Okoronkwo, but Siasia told MTNFootball.com that this was far from the truth as there was no objection to Okoronkwo replacing Musa, who will be away with the Flying Eagles at Colombia 2011.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the said controversy on Solomon Okoronkwo, I only told them that since Ahmed Musa is out due to the Junior World Cup assignment, it is only right for another right winger to take up his place which Solomon happens to be a capable replacement,\u201d Siasia disclosed.<\/p>\n

Expectedly, West Bromwich Albion striker Osaze Odemwingie made the 22-man squad along with new invitees Columbus Crew midfielder Emmanuel Ekpo and Warri Wolves goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim.<\/p>\n

\u201cEkpo is doing well in his club Columbus Crew in the MLS in the United States coupled with the fact that he is good at both the offensive and defensive positions in the midfield. So, we are looking for options in the team hence his invitation,\u201d he explained Ekpo\u2019s call up.<\/p>\n

\u201cFengor Ogude has formed a good partnership too with the others Mikel Obi and Joel Obi but his invitation will give us more options in the team.<\/p>\n

Dynamo Kiev striker Brown Ideye will have to wait for his chance soon, added Siasia.<\/p>\n

\u201cIdeye will still have his chance later because players like he and Nosa Igiebor are the future of the team so they will soon have their chance to play,\u201d he offered.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the case of Ideye, we have enough strikers for now who are also doing well. Another thing is that these strikers have played together for some time now and they have gotten a kind of understanding and blending so bringing a new striker will mean the new players needing time to understand themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

The squad list was vetted by the NFF technical committee before it was released.<\/p>\n

Siasia revealed his discussions with the technical committee Tuesday were rewarding.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe technical committee only asked questions on the role of each player and made suggestions that would help the team. They did not ask me to drop any player and we did not disagree at all,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The players are expected to hit the London camp on July 29 for the match fixed for August 9.<\/p>\n

The squad:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama, Dele Aiyenugba, Chigozie Agbim<\/p>\n

Defenders:<\/strong> Joseph Yobo, Taye Taiwo, Ambrose Efe, Yusuf Ayila, Chibuzor Okonkwo, Elderson Echiejile, Gege Soriola<\/p>\n

Midfielders:<\/strong> Mikel Obi, Joel Obi, Fengor Ogude, Kalu Uche, Solomon Okoronkwo, Emmanuel Ekpo<\/p>\n

Strikers:<\/strong> Ikechukwu Uche, Osaze Odemwingie, Emmanuel Emenike, Obinna Nsofor, Victor Anichebe, Ekhigo Ehiosun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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