Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro submitted a provisional squad of 41 players to CAF for the upcoming 2023 AFCON, which will eventually be trimmed down to 27 members before the tournament kicks off.
Notably, CAF has expanded the final squad size from 23 to 27 players, although only 23 will be eligible for each match during the tournament.
Peseiro faces a January 3 deadline to submit the final squad, with only three home-based players initially making the provisional list. The inclusion of local talents has sparked discussions, but Senior Editor at Pulse Sports, Solace Chukwu, emphasizes that the coach’s decision is pivotal.
Chukwu anticipates the exclusion of local players and possibly some foreign-based athletes from the final squad, highlighting the coach’s preferences. Despite expectations, he identifies Emmanuel Dennis’s inclusion as a standout, considering his limited recent impact.
Overall, the provisional list appears conventional, lacking major surprises or exclusions. Chukwu believes the final selection will reflect the coach’s choices, maintaining a sense of continuity with previously utilized players.
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