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<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-super-eagles-squad-onyemaechi-in-as-peseiro-rings-changes-familiar-face-returns/blt3e9b12cff80f4995" target="_blank">Jose Peseiro has rung the changes with the Nigeria Super Eagles squad to face Guinea-Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations double-header</a>.There are some familiar faces included in the 23-man selection, while the West African giants also welcome some new blood - and home-based players - to the fold.

Nigeria Super Eagles squad: Introducing Peseiro's 23 men for Guinea-Bissau, with Osimhen headlining

He played nine matches for the national side in 2022, and with some of his rivals either struggling for gametime or failing to impress, Uzoho should be Peseiro’s No. 1

Francis Uzoho

The Rivers United man is one of several home-based players included in the 23-man squad.

Victor Sochima 

Makes the squad ahead of Maduka Okoye following some encouraging performances for the U-20s.

Kingsley Aniagboso

Bassey’s form at Ajax may be patchy, but he’s the future of the Nigeria defence, and will be a key man against Guinea-Bissau.

Calvin Bassey

Not the most popular player among Super Eagles fans, but with some key absentees, Ajayi has another opportunity to prove himself.

Semi Ajayi 

With no Ola Aina, Osayi-Samuel has been included and represents an exciting attacking option from deep.

Bright Osayi-Samuel 

Omeruo returned to action for Leganes this weekend following the shoulder injury he sustained in mid-January, and with central defensive options short on the ground, he could be key.

Kenneth Omeruo

Nigeria’s first-choice left-back, Sanusi should still see off competition from Jamilu Collins to keep his place in the starting XI.

Zaidu Sanusi

The Yum Yum FC prospect has been named among the defensive options by Peseiro

Daniel Bameyi 

Another central defensive option who could be primed to benefit from the injury problems encountered by Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun.

Kevin Akpoguma

An outstanding performer in Portugal this season so far, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ng/lists/nigeria-squad-which-uncapped-super-eagles-could-be-called-up/blt0e3b048021d9dca5" target="_blank">Onyemaechi can be a useful option as a left-back or on the left side of a defensive three</a>.It will be fascinating to see what he can bring to the national side.

Bruno Onyemaechi

Injuries have affected his season with Leicester City, but Ndidi should still be Nigeria’s first-choice anchorman.

Wilfred Ndidi

A revelation at Everton this season, can Iwobi bring his encouraging recent form to the international arena?

Alex Iwobi

Aribo continues to struggle for regular gametime at Southampton—he’s played 90 minutes just once in 2023 so far—but he remains a valuable asset for the Super Eagles.

Joe Aribo

Still not a regular starter at Brentford - he has just four starts this season - but Onyeka has been named ahead of Oghenekaro Etebo.

Frank Onyeka

The veteran Super Eagles skipper continues to be named in Nigeria squads, even though he's yet to score or assist for Sivasspor this term.

Ahmed Musa

Utterly lethal at Napoli this season—and on track for the Scudetto—is Osimhen primed for a major transfer to the Premier League during the summer?

Victor Osimhen

Enjoying life at OGC Nice after signing from FC Lorient in January, Moffi appears primed to be an option off the bench for Nigeria with Osimhen likely to lead the line.

Terem Moffi

Nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month for February, Iheanacho could be a valuable option for Nigeria in tandem with Osimhen.

Kelechi Iheanacho

A revelation in Serie A with Atalanta this season, Lookman has gone off the boil recently but he still boasts enough quality to cause serious problems for Guinea-Bissau.

Ademola Lookman

Chukwueze has enjoyed a purple patch of form for Villarreal recently, and Super Eagles fans will be delighted to see his link-up with Osimhen.

Samuel Chukwueze

Not enjoying his best season at Nantes—Simon has only registered one assist and has zero goals since mid-November.Nonetheless, he should be in Peseiro’s squad for the double-header.

Moses Simon

For his work rate in wide areas, and ability to lead the bullets for the likes of Osimhen, Simon has proved un-droppable for Peseiro.

Offering a classic Plan B off the bench—despite not yet scoring for Southampton—Onuachu has squeezed Cyriel Dessers out of the squad.

Paul Onuachu

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