Super Eagles Coach Augustine Eguavoen on Friday released his provisional 25-man list for the crunch World Cup double-headed tie against the Black Stars of Ghana.
Notable names who have been part of the team over the years have missed out as new players have also been invited.
Alex Iwobi has been exempted from the squad as former U-17 star Akinkunmi Amoo gets his first call-up.
Several players who represented Nigeria in the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon have missed out including regular starter Taiwo Awoniyi.
The likes of Olisa Ndah, Jamilu Collins, Kelechi Nwakali, and others have all been dropped.
Rangers defender Calvin Bassey is up for a place in the Eagles after his fantastic display for his club so far this season.
Copenhagen midfielder Akinkunmi Amoo alongside Ademola Lookman and Emmanuel Dennis have all been invited including the return of Odion Ighalo.
Full List of Invitees
Goalkeepers
Maduka Okoye
Francis Uzohu
Daniel Akpeyi
Defenders
William Troost-Ekong
Kenneth Omeruo
Leon Balogun
Ola Aina
Semi Ajayi
Calvin Bassey
Zaidu Sanusi
Shehu Abdullahi
Midfielders
Wilfred Ndidi
Joe Aribo
Frank Onyeka
Oghenekaro Etebo
Akinkunmi Amoo
Forwards
Ahmed Musa
Moses Simon
Samuel Chukweze
Victor Osimhen
Odion Ighalo
Sadiq Umar
Kelechi Iheanacho
Emmanuel Dennis
Ademola Lookman
