Nigeria head coach Samson Siasia has named a strong 22-man Super Eagles squad to face Ghana in next month�s international friendly.
But reports in the local media claimed that ex-international had been summoned by the technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation to �defend� the list because of the inclusion of the two players in the squad.
�I have defended the list and already the 22 have been selected,� Siasia told SuperSport.com on Tuesday.
The gaffer denied that Promise and Okoronkwo were in the list he was asked to �defend�. �Committee never said anything about Okoronkow and Promise. They never mentioned the list until today (Tuesday) so that was just a lie,� he said.
The match will be played on 9 August at Watford�s Vicarage Road Stadium in London.
Ghana thrashed Nigeria 4-1 the last time the two sides met in London four years ago.
Nigeria squad:
Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama, Dele Aiyenugba, Chigozie Agbim
Defenders: Chibuzor Okonkwo, Taye Taiwo, Gege Soriola, Elderson Echiejile, Joseph Yobo, Yusuf Ayila, Efe Ambrose
Midfielders: John Obi Mikel, Fengor Ogude, Joel Obi, Kalu Uche, Emmanuel Ekpo, Solomon Okoronkwo
Forwards: Obinna Nsofor, Victor Anichebe, Ike Uche, Osaze Odemwingie, Ekigho Ehiosun, Emmanuel Emenike
Source: SuperSport.com
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