Meet Eagles 3 new boys

Igboun has proved his class in Denmark and he is now plying his trade in Russia

by Staff Reporter

Monday Aug 17, 2015. 20:46

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has named three uncapped players on his 18-man squad of foreign-based professionals for a 2017 AFCON qualifier against Tanzania next month.

AfricanFootball.com takes a closer look at the new boys and what they could bring to the team.

Carl Ikeme: Wolverhampton Wanderers, Goalkeeper

Carl Ikeme is one of the new players called up by Oliseh even  though he was first invited by Nigeria in 2007 by Berti Vogts, but he never got the chance to feature for the native country of his father.

The 29-year-old shot stopper has been consistent for his English Championship team, but he has often battled against injuries.

However, his qualities are not in doubt and should now take his place as cover for Vincent Enyeama especially as Austin Ejide has yet to sort out his club future.

Profile:

Born: 8th June, 1986

Height:  1.91m

Position: Goalkeeper

Previous clubs: Accrington Stanley, Stockport County, Charlton Athletics, Sheffield Wednesday, QPR,Leicester City, Middlesbrough,Doncaster Rovers.

Honours:  England Championship winner 2008/2009, England League One winner 2013/2014



Sylvester Igboun: FC UFA, Midfielder

He was one of the best Nigerian goal getters in Europe last season, scoring a total of 11 goals for Danish club FC Midtjylland from midfield.

His goals helped his team emerge champions of Denmark, last season.

Igboun combines skill, speed and power. He should bring some force and urgency to the team and help create and score goals in the process.

Profile

Born:   8th September, 1990

Height: 1.73m

Position: Midfielder 

Previous clubs: FC Ebedei, FC Midtjylland

Present club:  FC UFA (Russia)

Honours:  Won Danish league in 2013/2014



Izunna Uzochukwu: Ankar Perm, Defensive Midfielder

The defensive midfielder was a regular player for Denmark last season. The strong midfielder is a great ball winner and marker. He is also known for his good passes. He played a big part in Midtjylland winning the Danish championship last season, along with Igboun.

Profile

Born:     11th April, 1990

Height:   1.71m

Position: Defensive midfielder 

Previous clubs: FC Ebedei, FC Midtjylland 

Present club: Anker Perm (Russia)

Honours:  Danish league winner 2013/2014