AFCON 2019 Qualifier: Rohr hand Udoh late invitation for Nigeria's clash against Seychelles and Egypt

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Enyimba defender Ikouwen Udoh has been handed a late invitation to the Super Eagles for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Seychelles and the international friendly against the Pharaohs of Egypt.


Udoh, who is the captain of Nigeria’s U-20 side, the Flying Eagles, joined his Enyimba teammate, Valentine Ozornwafor and Kastina United goalkeeper as three home-based players in the list of invited players for both matches.

His inclusion increases the number of players invited for the game by Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr to 24.

The Super Eagles will face Seychelles at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
on Saturday, March 23rd and Egypt in a friendly at the same venue three days later.

The three-time African champions are already through to Egypt 2019 after holding the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to a 1-1 draw in their last game in the qualifiers at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg.

Seychelles are without a win in the group and have conceded 22 times in five matches.

Gernot Rohr’s men are expected to start preparations for the match next week Monday in Asaba.
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