These players, often hailing from humble beginnings, represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement and reap the rewards of their dedication and skill.
Nigeria will confront group C leaders Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 before taking on Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, four days later.
Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen and defender Olisah Ndah will miss the two matches due to injuries.
Leicester City have now secured one of the two automatic promotion tickets to the Premier League.
Nigeria is drawn in Group A of the tournament alongside host nation Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
More players are likely to follow, with the situation of Super Eagles’ Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi sure to attract Nigerian interest.
Leicester City have now failed to win a Premier League game this season.
Taiwo Awoniyi’s graduation came only a few days after Wilfred Ndidi bagged a diploma.
Ademola Lookman, recently cleared by FIFA to switch international allegiance and former U17 World Cup star Akinkunmi Amoo get their first national team call up.
In preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying game against Liberia, 21 Super Eagles players have arrived camp at Tangier, Morocco.
