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Afcon U23: Nigeria announce squad for Sudan clash

Nigeria U23 coach Imama Amapakabo has invited 35 players to camp ahead of September’s Africa U-23 Cup of Nations third round qualifier against Sudan.

Topping the list are Akwa United’s Ndifreke Effiong, Abia Warriors’ Sunday Adetunji and Musa Suleiman of Katsina United.

Others are Joshua Agboola (Katsina United), Umar Abba (Wikki Tourists), Cletus Umotem (Rivers United), Muritala Tiye Yusuf (Shooting Stars), Michael Eranumu (Insurance FC) and Ibe Tobechukwu (Abia Warriors).

Invited players are expected to arrive at the Serob Legacy Hotel, Abuja on Thursday.

The Dream Team had scaled Libya hurdle in the second round, with Sudan dismissing Kenya over two legs.