Categories: News

Rio 2016: Dream Team to begin preparations as Siasia invites 30 to camp


Head Coach of the U-23 National Team, Dream Team, Samson Siasia has invited 30 players to camp in preparation for the men’s football tournament of this year’s Olympic Games, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Coach Siasia told TheNFF that the list of invited players led by goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel, also includes old reliables like defender Erhun Obanor, Stanley Dimgba, Kufre Ebong, Ndifreke Effiong, Ubong Ekpai and Daniel Etor.
Invitation has also been extended to new players like Godwin Obaje, Julius Emiloju, Ifeanyi Mathew, Kabiru Moshood and Harrison Ibukun. The invited players are expected to arrive the Starview Hotel, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja on Tuesday, 12th April, 2016, with their international passports, while training commences on Wednesday, 13th April.
THE INVITED PLAYERS1. Emmanuel Daniel (Enugu Rangers)
2. Yusuf Mohammed (Kano Pillars)
3. Daniel Emmanson (Akwa United)
4. Omasteye Alex (First Bank)
5. Sincere Seth (Rhapsody FC)
6. Oduduwa Segun (Nath FC)
7. Obanor Erhun (MFM FC)
8. Ahamefule Chizoba (Abia Warriors)
9. Ndifreke Effiong (Abia Warriors)
10. Chima Akas (Enyimba FC)
11. Timothy Danladi (Katsina United)
12. Stanley Okorom (MFM FC)
13. Harrison Ibukun (Akwa United)
14. Ubong Ekpai (Akwa United)
15. David Itoho (Nath FC)
16. Kabiru Moshood (Ikorodu United)
17. Bright Onyedikachi (FC IfeanyiUbah)
18. Ifeanyi Mathew (Kano Pillars)
19. Tiongoli Tonbara (Bayelsa United)
20. Olisah Ndah (Rivers FC)
21. Julius Emiloju (MFM FC)
22. Joseph Osadiaye (Enyimba FC)
23. Daniel Etor (Enyimba FC)
24. Austine Dimgba (Sunshine Stars)
25. Ezekiel Mbah (Kano Pillars)
26. Abdulrahman Taiwo (Kwara United)
27. Godwin Obaje (Wikki Tourists)
28. Kufre Ebong (Akwa United)
29. Uchenna Agha (Freestans FC)
30. Godwin Aguda (Rangers FC)

[post_ad]

This post was last modified on November 30, 2018 1:43 pm

Biyi Akangbe

Biyi is an editor at Soccernet.ng. He has been in the media industry for almost a decade and has worked with top publishers in Nigeria. He loves Sports, Games and Music! biyi@soccernet.com.ng Twitter: @its_biyi

Share
Published by
Biyi Akangbe

Recent Posts

Watch: Fulham FC duo Iwobi and Bassey go on shopping spree in London

Fulham FC duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey recently stepped out together for a shopping… Read More

1 hour ago

Aston Villa to compete with Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, and others for Super Eagles’ signature

Unai Emery-led Aston Villa is poised to compete with English Premier League rivals Crystal Palace… Read More

3 hours ago

Watch: Super Eagles star Terem Moffi shares a glimpse of the “Moffi lifestyle”

Super Eagles sensation Terem Moffi recently gave fans a look into his enviable lifestyle, Soccernet.ng… Read More

6 hours ago

“He’s strong” – Roma’s Danielle De Rossi wary of Super Eagles striker ahead of Europa League semi-final showdown

A.S. Roma head coach, Danielle De Rossi, praised Leverkusen's Nigerian duo ahead of their heavyweight… Read More

6 hours ago

Will Finidi George carry on as Enyimba coach despite Super Eagles appointment?

The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the appointment of former Ajax winer Finidi George as Super… Read More

7 hours ago

Infinix Invites X-fans and Gamers to Attend GAMR X 2024

Building on the remarkable success of last year, Infinix Nigeria has once again partnered with… Read More

10 hours ago