Hearts Of Oak have taken the lead in the ongoing 2022 President’s Cup against Asante Kotoko.
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh has scored the first goal in the evening with a ferocious strike in the51st minute after a nice run by Salim Adams.
Watch goal below;
Samuel Boadu names Hearts Of Oak starting line-up for Asante Kotoko clash
Hearts of Oak head coach, Samuel Boadu has named a strong starting line-up for this evening’s President Cup showdown against Asante Kotoko.
The Phobians are hosting the Porcupine Warriors in this year’s edition of the President Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The President Cup is an annual ceremonial match played to honour the ruling head of state.
Boadu made only one change in his line-up that drew with Asante Kotoko in the match-day 7 outstanding Ghana Premier League fixture as Isaac Mensah replaces Gladson Awako.
Hearts of Oak lineup:
Richard Attah (GK) | Fatawu Mohammed (C), Mohammed Alhassan, Robert Addo Sowah, Dennis Nkrumah-Korsah | Abdul Aziz Nurudeen, Salim Adams, Sulley Ali Muntari | Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Kwadwo Obeng Jr., Isaac Mensah
Team News: Prosper Narteh names Asante Kotoko starting line up to face Hearts of Oak
Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has named a strong squad as they go toe to toe with rivals Hearts of Oak in the 2022 President’s Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium this evening.
Ogum has maintained Danlad Ibrahim in post with Augustine Agyapong and Imoro Ibrahim starting from the right and left side of defense respectively.
Impressive Yusif Mubarik has been given the nod once more to partner with captain Abdul Ganiyu in the heart of defense.
Sherif Mohammed will partner Justice Blay in midfield with Mudasiru Salifu playing ahead of them.
The front three will have Georges Mfegue and Richmond Lamptey operating from the right and left side of the attack respectively with Mbella Etouga leading the lines.
Asante Kotoko line up;
Ibrahim Danlad (GK), Augustine Agyapong, Imoro Ibrahim, Mubarik Yussif, Abdul Ganiyu (C), Sheriff Mohammed, Georges Mfegue, Justice Blay, Franck Etouga, Mudasiru Salifu, Richmond Lamptey.
Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper identifies weakness in the Super Eagles team Ghana could capitalize on ahead of World Cup clash
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and trainer Ike Shorunmu has pointed out weak spots Ghana could capitalize on ahead of the make-or-break World Cup qualifier.
West African heavyweights Nigeria and Ghana will reignite their age-long rivalry in a crucial two-legged tie in March for a spot at the FIFA World Cup.
The goalkeeping department of Nigeria came under a lot of backlash following the country’s shock exit at the round-of-16 in the Africa Cup of Nations with No.1 Maduka Okoye coming under series of attacks.
Despite boasting of a strong squad, the 2002 World Cup icon argues the weakest link in the Super Eagles setup is the goalkeeping department.
“Even though I know that we [Nigeria] have quality players that can get the job done against the Black Stars of Ghana, however, I am still worried that we don’t have so much confidence in the goalkeeping department, Shorunmu told Completesports.
Shorunmu, who has little faith in the current goalkeeping department of Nigeria, has urged the technical team to work on immediately before facing Ghana.
“We must avoid the same error that cost Nigeria the game against Tunisia if the team must qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. The technical crew must focus on the goalkeeping department before Ghana’s clash.” He ended.
2022 President’s Cup: Hearts of Oak vs Asante Kotoko statistical preview; where to watch the game & more
The 4-time President Cup winners, Hearts of Oak host the 8-time President Cup winners, Asante Kotoko in the 2022 President Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium this evening.
• NOTE: THE PRESIDENT CUP IS THE SAME AS THE REPUBLIC DAY CUP AND IT WAS FIRST PLAYED ON 1ST JULY, 1969.
• Republic Day Celebration Cup or President Cup is different from Independence Day Cup. Independence Day Cup was introduced in 1958 after a year of Independence.
In 2017, Ghalca organized both the Independence Cup and the Republic Day Cup (President Cup) for both Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. Hearts won the Independence Cu which was played on two legs and Asante Kotoko on the other hand won the President Cup played in Kumasi.
1st July as a Public holiday has been moved to 4th August.
• Ghana went to Republic on 1st July, 1960. The country first Presidential election was held on 27th April, 1960 and the Election was won by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah over JB Danquah.
The games played before 1960 were Independence Cup since there was no President in the country until 1960.
• NB: The new President Cup was introduced by Hon. Prince Oduro Mensah former MP for Techiman South and a former Substantive CEO of National Sports Authority, and Hon George Isaac Amoh former MP for Ayawaso West.
– They suggested to Mr J. Y. Appiah the then GHALCA Chairman to help the Organization of the competition to honour the sitting President (J. A. Kuffour) on every Republic Day Celebration.
• 1st July, 1969 (Busia Cup)
9th Republic Day Celebration
Asante Kotoko 0-1 Ebusua Dwarfs ***
Robert Kwofie
NB: Presentation of the Trophy was by Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia.
• 1st July, 1973 (Acheampong Cup)
Venue : Kumasi
13th Republic Day Celebration
Hearts of Oak 0-1 Asante Kotoko ***
Emmanuel Donkor
• NB: Presentation of the Trophy was done by I. K Acheampong.
• 1st July, 1984 (Supreme Military Council)
NB: This was to Raise funds for Olympic games.
24th Republic Day Celebration.
1st Leg in kumasi
Asante Kotoko 0-0 Hearts of Oak
2nd Leg in Accra
• 8th July, 1984
Hearts of Oak 1-1 Asante Kotoko
Goal scorers : Offei Ansah scored for Hearts while Emmanuel Quaye (Joe Tex) scored for Kotoko.
NB: The trophy was awarded to Asante Kotoko for getting an away goal
NB: Presentation of the Trophy by Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings.
• 1st July, 2003 (President Cup)
New Patriotic Party
43rd Republic Day Celebration
Hearts of Oak 2-0 Great Olympics
NB: Bernard Don Bortey scored brace and his second goal was from a spot kick.
NOTE: Francis Mantey of Olympics was shown Red card on the 56th minutes.
• NB: Great Olympics squandered a penalty which was Saved by GK James Nanor on the 86th minutes.
NOTE: Referee Alex Quartey
• NB Presentation of Trophy: after the game, President J. A. Kufuor presented the trophy to Emmanuel Osei Kuffour Skipper of Accra Hearts of Oak.
• 1st July, 2004 (President Cup)
New Patriotic Party
44th Republic Day Celebration.
Liberty Professionals 0-1 Asante Kotoko ***
NB: Yusif Chipsah header was enough for Kotoko on 44th minutes.
Referee William Agbovi
NB: Presentation of the Trophy was done by President J. A. Kuffour together with Hon. Kojo Baah Wiredu [the late] (Minister of Education, Youth and Sports).
• 1st July, 2005 (President Cup)
New Patriotic Party
45th Republic Day Celebration
Hearts of Oak 0-1 Asante Kotoko ***
NB: George Yamoah on the 83rd minutes.
• Note : Ishmael Addo and Nii Odartey Lamptey played as quest for the respective clubs.
Referee J. K Mortey
NB Presentation of the trophy was done by the Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama (the late).
NB: Artist (K. K Fosu, Tic Tac, Rex Omar and Obour).
• 1st July, 2008 (President Cup)
New Patriotic Party
48th Republic Day Celebration.
Heart of Lions 2-2 Asante Kotoko
Scorers for Lions: Dominic Adiyiah and Stephen Owusu (pen).
Scorers for Kotoko: Jordan Opoku Darko and Eric Kwabena Bekoe.
• NOTE : Asante Kotoko won 3-0 on penalties.
NB: Godfred Rockson of Lions was shown Red card.
– Heart of Lions disappointingly failed to convert any of their first three penalty kicks while Asante Kotoko scored three from four kicks with Daniel Acquah, Nii Adjei and Eric Bekoe scoring.
Referee Alex Quartey
NB: The Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama (the late) presented the trophy to Emmanuel Osei Kuffour who was Asante Kotoko captain.
• 1st July, 2009 (President Cup)
National Democratic Congress
49th Republic Day Celebration.
Hearts of Oak 1-1 Sekondi Eleven Wise
Goal scorers : Eric Gawu scored for Hearts while Winfred Dormon scored for Eleven Wise.
• NOTE: Hearts of Oak won 5-4 on penalties.
NB: Stephen Aidoo of Eleven Wise was shown Red card.
– Penalty Kicks: Francis Bossman, Karim Alhassan, Kwabena Boafo, keeper Laud Quartey and Eric Gawu converted their kicks with Samuel Affum and Douglass Nkrumah failing.
Michael Ocansey who was voted the Most Valuable Player (MVP), Winfred Dormon, Edmund Sakyi and Yaw Nyarko scored for Xi Wise, whilst Eric Owusu, Ohene Addo, and Abdulai missed their kicks to send the Phobians into wild jubilation right into the night.
Referee Joseph Lamptey
• NB: Presentation of the Trophy was done by Vice President John Dramani Mahama.
• 1st July, 2011 (President Cup)
National Democratic Congress
51st Republic Day Celebration.
Asante Kotoko 2-2 Berekum Chelsea
Scorers: Alex Asamoah and Fatau Mohammed scored for Kotoko whilst Gladson Awako and Bismarck Idan got the goals for Berekum Chelsea.
• NB: Berekum Chelsea won 8-7 on penalties.
Referee Awal Mohammed
• NB: PENALTY KICKS CONTROVERSIES:
– The negative reaction of the Asante Kotoko team was after Tamale-based referee Awal Mohammed ordered two penalty kicks by Berekum Chelsea duo, Yaw Alexander and Alfred Arthur to be re-taken, insisting that the Kotoko goalie Soulama Abdoulaye (the late) came off his line before both kicks were taken.
– Earlier, the Asante Kotoko team threatened to walkout after Berekum Chelsea’s Alfred Arthur’s kick was ordered to be re-taken following the keeper’s move from the goal line, thus halting play for close to five minutes before the Porcupine Warriors rescinded their decision following the intervention by some high ranking officials including the Vice President John Dramani Mahama.
When calm was restored, Arthur scored on the second attempt before Jackson Owusu, Abdul Basit Mohammed and Adams Ahmed also found target for Berekum Chelsea whilst Prince Anokye missed for Asante Kotoko with Ahmed Toure and Frank Boateng hitting the back of the net for the Porcupine Warriors.
• Asante Kotoko line-up: Abdoulaye Soulama, Yaw Frimpong, Sabato Mohammed, John Kuffour, Prince Anokye, Daniel Nii Adjei, David Offei, Frank Boateng, Ahmed Toure, Alex Asamoah and Haruna Ganiyu.
Subs: Aziz Ansah, Henry Owusu, Gershon Akuffo, Stephen Oduro, Fatawu Mohammed, Nathaniel Asamoah and Isaac Amoako.
Coach : Bogdan Korack
• Berekum Chelsea line-up: Ernest Sowah, Yaw Alexander, Owusu Jackson, Gladson Awako, Owusu Obed, Isaac Morgan, Edward Kpodo, Ahmed Adams, Bismark Idan, Alfred Arthur and Eric Agyemang.
Subs: Maxwell Banahene, Richard Afari, Ebenezer Odei, Kwaku Andoh, Josiah Kunde, Mohammed Abdul-Basit and Awudu Moro.
Coach : Orlando Wellington
• NB: Vice President John Dramani Mahama presented the trophy to Berekum Chelsea’s captain Abdul Basit Mohammed.
• 1st July, 2012 (President Cup)
National Democratic Congress
52nd Republic Day Anniversary Celebration Cup.
Berekum Chelsea 2-1 Asante Kotoko
Scorers: Edward Kpodo and Gladson Awako scored for Berekum Chelsea while Kofi Nti Boakye who got the first goal of the game, goal stand as a consolation for Kotoko.
Referee Samuel K. Gyasi
• NB: Presentation of the Trophy by Vice President, John Dramani Mahama.
• 1st July, 2013 (President Cup)
National Democratic Congress
53rd Republic Day Celebration.
NB: For the first time foreign clubs (TP Mazembe and Enungu Rangers) were invited to participate in the Republic Day Anniversary Cup and four clubs were also involved for the first time, and they played from Semi-finals which both TP Mazembe and Enungu Rangers lost to Hearts of Oak and Medeama SC respectively.
Hearts of Oak 2-0 Medeama SC
Mahatma Otoo got brace.
NB: Ruben Gnagne of Hearts of Oak miss penalty.
Referee Cecil Fletcher
• NB: Presentation of the Trophy was done by President John Dramani Mahama.
• 3rd place
TP Mazembe 2-0 Enungu Rangers
• 1st July, 2015 (President Cup)
National Democratic Congress
55th Republic Day Celebration.
Hearts of Oak 0-0 Asante Kotoko
• NB: Hearts won 5-4 on penalties.
Hearts kicks: (Ruben Gnange, Isaac Oduro, Gilbert Fiamanyo, Richard Yamoah and Foovi Aguidi).
• Kotoko kicks: (Michael Akuffu [missed], Eric Donkor, Latif Amadu, Christopher Bonney and Dauda Mohammed)
Referee Samuel k Gyasi
• Hearts of Oak Lineup:
Soulama Abdoulaye, Fatau Mohammed, Isaac Oduro, Philip Boampong, Sabahn Laryea, Issah Mumuni, Eric Kumi, Selasi Adjei, Eric Kumi, Paul Acquah, Isaac Mensah.
• Asante Kotoko Lineup:
Ofori Antwi, Jordan Opoku, Atta Kusi, Chrsitpher Bonney, Small Boy Korbah, Amed Adams, Micheal Akkuffo, Prince Baffoe, Ahmed Toure, Obed Owusu, Eric Donkor.
• NB: Presentation of the Trophy was done by President John Dramani Mahama.
• 1st July, 2016 (President Cup)
National Democratic Congress
56th Republic Day Celebration
Hearts of Oak 0-0 Asante Kotoko
NB: Kotoko won 3-2 on penalties.
Referee Awal Mohammed
• NB: Presentation of the Trophy was done by Minister of Youth and Sports, Nii Lante Vanderpuye.
• Penalty Kicks:
• Asante Kotoko goalie, Ernest Sowah was in inspired form during the penalty shoot-out saving three penalty kicks to hand Kotoko victory.
– The former Berekum Chelsea goalie saved kicks from Ibrahim Musah, Paul Acquah and Patrick Razak while his opposite number, Gbeti saved once from a tame Eric Donkor effort while Samuel Kyere blasted his penalty over the bar.
• Order of Penalties:
Hearts of Oak skipper Robin Gagne stepped forward and coolly finished the first kick. Evans Quao stepped forward for Asante Kotoko and scored his too.
– Ibrahim Musah for Hearts and Eric Donkor for Kotoko, both missed their kicks.
– Paul Acquah followed for Hearts of Oak and had his kick saved before Emmanuel Osei scored for Asante Kotoko.
– Ollenu Ashittey also scored for Hearts of Oak before Samuel Kyere missed an opportunity to put Hearts of Oak ahead by over cocking his kick.
– With the kicks still at 2-2, Patrick Razak stepped forward and missed for Hearts of Oak before Asante Kotoko skipper Amos Frimpong ensured victory by finishing on the day.
• 2017 President Cup
2nd July, 2017
Venue: Kumasi
Asante Kotoko 1-1 Hearts Of Oak
• The game was tied at 1-1 with 20 minutes left on the clock.
Kotoko took the lead through Saddick Adams in the first half but Hearts responded courtesy of Kwame Kizito. The rains accompanied by strong winds forced referee William Agbovi to halt proceedings.
• NB: The match was rescheduled for Monday, 3rd July at exactly 3pm.
• Monday, 3rd July, 2017
Asante Kotoko 0-0 Hearts of Oak
• NB: Kotoko won 4-1 on penalties.
The match eventually ended goal-less and a winner needed to be decided by the shoot-out. Kotoko went up first and their captain Amos Frimpong found the target. Hearts, on the hand, started poorly with Atingah missing his kick. Evans Quao scored his kick but Robin Gnagne blasted his over the bar. Jackson Owusu was successful as was Hearts’ Richard Akrofi.
• Then, Saddick Adams finished the Phobians off with a calm penalty after a strong run-up aimed at throwing Hearts’ goalie Ben Mensah off. Kotoko keep the trophy they won last year in addition to GHS 10,000 in prize money.
• The presentation was done by Hon Isaac Asiamah, Youth and Sports Minister.
• 22nd December, 2019 (President Cup)
Asante Kotoko 2-1 Hearts of Oak
Naby Laye Keita//Kofi Kordzi, Mohammed Alhassan (OG)
• LET’S LOOK AT THE REPUBLIC DAY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CUP (PRESIDENT CUP) WINNERS:
Asante Kotoko : 8 times.
Hearts of Oak : 4 times.
Berekum Chelsea : 2 times.
Ebusua Dwarfs : 1 time.
MATCH FACTS
• Today encounter will be the 198th meetings between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko since 8th August, 1954 at the Kumasi Jackson Park which Kotoko won by 3-0.
• LET’S LOOK AT ALL MATCHES PLAYED AT THE ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM INCLUDING FRIENDLIES SINCE 5TH SEPTEMBER, 1954
Total matches played – 103
Hearts of Oak wins – 31
Goals scored – 107
Asante Kotoko wins – 36
Goals scored – 107
Drawn games – 36
• All-time trophy meetings – 49 times but 6 of them were not Declared
Trophies played – 43
Hearts of Oak wins – 20
Asante Kotoko wins – 23
• CUP FINAL MEETINGS IN THE MONTH OF MARCH.
Total matches played – 5
Hearts of Oak wins – 1
Asante Kotoko wins – 3
Drawn games – 1
• NB: Independence Cup game in 2001 was played on 4th March, 2001 (21 YEARS TODAY). The game ended 1-1 in Accra. George Eranio scored first for Hearts before it was levelled by Togolese player, Frank Atsou. The game produced three red cards. George Eranio and Charles Allotey for Hearts and Isaac Owusu ‘Ninja’ for Kotoko. It was officiated by Referee Ibrahim Iddrisu from Tamale.
There was no declaration of a winner (trophy) after the game.
• CUP MEETINGS ON FRIDAY.
• Friday, 4th June, 1999 (June 4 Cup/Accra Millennium Cup.
Hearts of Oak 0-1 Asante Kotoko ***
Gordon Ablordey
• Friday, 1st July, 2005
Hearts of Oak 0-1 Asante Kotoko ***
George Yamoah
• Friday, 1st July, 2016
Hearts of Oak 0-0 Asante Kotoko
• NB: Kotoko won 3-2 on penalties.
• NB: Asante Kotoko have won the last three cup final meetings against Hearts of Oak.
• THE COACHES FACTOR
• Hearts of Oak Coach, Samuel Boadu has met Asante Kotoko on seven (7) occasions including NC tournament in 2019. He has won 4, drew 2 and lost 1.
• Asante Kotoko coach, Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum has met Hearts of Oak four (4) times. He has won 1, drew 2 and lost 1.
• MATCH OFFICIALS
• Gabriel Opoku Arhin will be the center referee for this clash. The 32 year old Journalist will be the man in charge of the game.
• Gabriel Opoku Arhin will be assisted by Ali Timuah Baah (Assistant I) and Freeman Awuloo (Assistant II) while Philip Arthur Forson serves as the Fourth official with Moses Abaidoo Mensah acting as the Match Commissioner.
WHERE TO WATCH:
The game will be live on GTV Sports plus and StarTimes Adepa Channel 247 at exactly 6:00 PM.
‘No foreign player playing for Kotoko can score against Hearts of Oak’ – Amankwah Mireku
Former Hearts of Oak star, Yaw Amankwah Mireku has averred that no foreign player playing for Asante Kotoko can score against the team he once played for.
He boldly said even if Phobia was in their bad state they can still win matches involving Kotoko.
He said the players of Accra Hearts of Oak get into the different spirit in matches against Kotoko.
He emphatically said Etouga Mbella cannot score against his former team stressing “no foreign player who plays for Asante Kotoko can score a goal against Hearts of Oak. It will never happen”.
The two glamorous clubs in the country will battle again at the Accra Sports Stadium for the 2022 President Cup on Friday night.
Kotoko chief urges Ghana FA to convince Cameroonian import Franck Mbella to switch nationality
Asante Kotoko supporters leader, Nana Kwame Dankwah has urged the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to convince Franck Mbella Etouga to switch his allegiance, reports Saddick Adams.
Etouga, who joined Asante Kotoko at the start of the 2021/22 season, has been a goal scoring menace in the local topflight racking up 13 goals in just 12 games.
His goal scoring prowess has propelled the Porcupines to a league title scalp as the Kumasi-based outfit leads the league table with a whopping ten-point gap.
The 20-year-old has banged in two hattricks in his impressive debut season. He was recently crowned as the best player in the Ghana Premier League for the month of January.
His mindblowing figures has led to many mooting he can help the goalscoring deficiencies Ghana has faced since the exit of Asamoah Gyan.
Echoing the growing argument, National Circles Council – Asante Kotoko supporters group – vice chairman, Nana Kwame Dankwah has prayed the GFA convinces Etouga to ditch his native Cameroon.
Sami Khedira makes stunning revelation about Ghana’s Kevin-Prince Boateng
Former Germany international, Sami Khedira is surprised Kevin-Prince Boateng could not reach his full potential after showing enormous talent during their formative days.
Sami Khedira, a World Cup winner in 2014, started his career with the Hertha Berlin star at the same time and were both in the Germany youth national teams.
The former Real Madrid midfielder, in an interview with ESPN Podcast, spoke highly of the Ghanaian and insisted he could have been one of the best.
“I always said that this guy would be in the top five in the world. We were 15 at the time and he was better than everyone else. He could play in any position: whether as a striker, Sixers or even as a goalkeeper,” he said as quoted by Fussball.news
“He was strong in finishing, could score goals with his head and was technically adept, but it’s about mentality,” added Khedira.
Kevin-Prince Boateng returned to Germany to join his boyhood club Hertha Berlin in the summer transfer window after a career globetrotting around Europe.
The former Ghana striker has played for 13 clubs in 16 years, including Italian giants AC Milan and Spanish La Liga heavyweights Barcelona.
Databank CEO backs Nana Yaw Amponsah’s Asante Kotoko stadium project idea
Chief Executive Officer of Databank Group, Kojo Addae Mensah has backed Nana Yaw Amponsah to succeed in building a stadium for Asante Kotoko should he have the funds.
The Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer on Monday told Oyerepa Sports that he would construct a stadium for the club in 18 months should 100,000 fans commit to donating $100 to the club.
Speaking to Ashh FM in an interview today, Kojo Addae Mensah says Nana Yaw Amponsah’s dream is realistic.
“I believe NYA can construct a stadium for Kotoko in 18 months,” Kojo Addae-Mensah who is a renowned football analyst shared.
He further stressed that he is confident Asante Kotoko can finish the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season as champions.
Ahead of the clash against Hearts of Oak in the President’s Cups on Friday, Kojo Addae-Mensah says he would prefer Asante Kotoko uses its reserve players to play the match.
WCQ2022: Nigeria announce squad to face Black Stars of Ghana
Nigeria head coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a provisional squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ghana.
The Black Stars will host Nigeria first at the Cape Coast Stadium on 25th March before they fly to Abuja for the reverse leg on March 29.
Below is the squad;
Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Sparta Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
Defenders: Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Leon Balogun (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); William Ekong (Watford FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Calvin Bassey (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Abdullahi Shehu (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)
Midfielders: Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (Watford FC, England); Akinkunmi Amoo (FC Copenhagen, Denmark)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Fatih Karagumruk, Turkey); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain); Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Sadiq Umar (UD Almeria, Spain); Odion Jude Ighalo (Al-Hilal FC, Saudi Arabia); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Emmanuel Dennis (Watford FC, England); Ademola Lookman (Leicester City, England)
Standby: Chidozie Awaziem (Alanyaspor FC, Turkey); Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany); Chidera Ejuke (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Taiwo Awoniyi (Union Berlin, Germany); Paul Onuachu (KRC Genk, Belgium); Peter Olayinka (SK Slavia Praha, Czech Republic); Ogenyi Onazi (Al-Adalah FC, Saudi Arabia)
