Victor Ikpeba has raised concerns as Augustine Eguavoen releases a 32-man squad to prosecute the World Cup play-offs against Ghana
Nigerians are left divided over the list as Odion Ighalo and Ogenyi Onazi are named by the Super Eagles handler
Ikpeba stated that Eguavoen now has a selection headache, but emphasised that it does not matter who starts
Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has raised concerns over the 32-man list released by Super Eagles handler Augustine Eguavoen ahead of the World Cup play-offs against Ghana, Complete Sports reports.

Ikpeba insists that the technical department of the Super Eagles now has a selection headache following the calibre of the invited players.

Eguavoen called up the players for the double-header against the Black Stars and the tactician has been criticised over some names.

Victor Ikpeba says Eguavoen has a lot of work to do. Photo: Nigeria Galleria
Source: UGC

Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo who earlier announced retirement was named; as Ogenyi Onazi who had been out of the squad for two years also made the cut.

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But Ikpeba has urged Nigerian not to dwell on that list. He said on Super Sports:

“We are not the coaches. They must have seen Onazi doing something. What we want to do is see them go out and defeat Ghana and qualify for the World Cup.

“We should not dwell on the list. Egu (Eguavoen) has a selection headache. We don’t know if Chukwueze or Moses will start because we have a lot of forwards.

“Europe is different because you play together regularly. Eguavoen has a lot of work cut out, it does not matter who starts.”

Onazi delighted over Super Eagles' return

Meanwhile, Nigerian international Ogenyi Onazi has expressed delight after being invited into the Super Eagles ahead of Nigeria vs Ghana World Cup playoffs.

The 29-year-old who already has 52 caps for Nigeria is delighted to return to the squad as he was named in the standby list for the showdown against the Black Stars.

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Football fans took to social media to criticise him as he recently joined Saudi Arabia's second division Al-Adalah on 19 January 2022, but yet to make an appearance.

Inkoom believes Ghana can qualify for World Cup

Sports Brief earlier reported that former Black Stars right-back Samuel Inkoom is optimistic of Ghana's chances ahead of the World Cup playoff against Nigeria later this month.

The 32-year-old, who represented Ghana at the 2010 World Cup says the rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria transcends beyond just form.

Speaking to Accra based radio station, Starr FM, the 32-year-old believes the Black Stars will be up for the task against the Super Eagles.

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