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Shola Named In Provisional Nigeria Squad
Written by Newcastle Utd
Shola Ameobi has been named in Nigeria's provisional 30-man squad for this summer's World Cup
By Anthony Marshall - Newcastle United Managing Editor
Shola Ameobi has been named in Nigeria's provisional 30-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
The long-serving Newcastle United has made five appearances for his country - scoring two goals - since making his debut against Venezuela in November 2012.
And now he has the chance of heading to Brazil next month as part of the Super Eagles' party, which has to be reduced to 23 players by Monday, 2nd June.
Nigeria will play three warm-up games, against Scotland (28th May), Greece (3rd June) and USA (7th June), before facing Argentina, Iran and Bosnia in Group F of the World Cup.
During the 2013/14 campaign, Ameobi has appeared 28 times for United in all competitions, netting three times, including two in his last two starts against Swansea and Cardiff.
Provisional Nigeria squad
Goalkeepers - Vincent Enyeama (Lille FC, France), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Israel), Daniel Akpeyi (Heartland), Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United)
Defenders - Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France), Efe Ambrose (Celtic, Scotland), Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor, Turkey), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves), Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough, England), Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod FC, Israel), Joseph Yobo (Norwich City, England), Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars)
Midfielders - John Mikel Obi (Chelsea, England), Ramon Azeez (Almeria FC, Spain), Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy), Joel Obi (Parma, Italy), Nnamdi Oduamadi (Varese, Italy), Ejike Uzoenyi (Enugu Rangers), Nosa Igiebor (Real Betis, Spain), Sunday Mba (CA Bastia, France), Reuben Gabriel (Waasland-Beveren, Belgium), Michael Babatunde (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine)
Forwards - Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle United, England), Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce, Turkey), Obinna Nsofor (Chievo Verona, Italy), Peter Odemwingie (Stoke City, England), Michael Uchebo (Cercle Brugge, Belgium), Victor Moses (Liverpool, England), Uche Nwofor (Heerenveen, Holland)