AFCON 2019: Coach Rohr drops Iheanacho, submits 23-man list

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Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr will not be needing the services of Kelechi Iheanacho when his team begin their African Cup of Nations campaign later this month.

There have been speculations about who and who would make the final list, with many Nigerians saying that Iheanacho has been below par in terms of performances, hence, he should not be allowed to play in the competition.

Eventually, the former Manchester City player failed to make the 23-man list, alongside another player, Semi Ajayi.

Rohr needed to make the decision and submit the list due to the June 10 deadline given by the regulating body of African Football, CAF.

AFCON 2019: Coach Rohr drops Iheanacho, submits 23-man list

Below are the names, clubs, and positions of other players who made the list.

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Katsina United); Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa)

Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Chidozie Awaziem (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey); William Ekong (Udinese FC, Italy); Leon Balogun (Brighton & Hove Albion, England); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany)

Midfielders: Mikel John Obi (Middlesbrough FC, England); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (Stoke City FC, England); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Al Nassar FC, Saudi Arabia); Victor Osimhen (Royal Charleroi SC, Belgium); Moses Simon (Levante FC, Spain); Henry Onyekuru (Galatasaray SK, Turkey); Odion Ighalo (Shanghai Shenhua, China); Alexander Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Samuel Kalu (Girondins Bordeaux, France); Paul Onuachu (FC Midtjyland, Denmark); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain).

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