NIGERIA, Dec. 3 -- Team captain William Troost-Ekong, who recently hinted he may be nearing the end of his international career, is included in the expanded squad.

Star forward Victor Osimhen, vice captain Wilfred Ndidi and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali also made the list put together by head coach Eric Chelle.



The squad features a blend of established names and emerging domestic talents. Goalkeepers Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie and Francis Uzoho return, while defenders such as Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Zaidu Sanusi headline the backline options.

Midfield choices include Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf, Frank Onyeka and the Dele-Bashiru brothers. In attack, Osimhen is joined b...