Exclusive : Daniel Akpeyi Joins Nigeria U23s In Abuja; To Apply For USA Visa On Thursday

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> understands that Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi has been included in Nigeria&rsquo;s provisional roster for the 2016 Olympic Games in <span>Rio de Janeiro as one of the over-aged players.<br /><br />Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has decided to bolster his goalkeeping department with an experienced glovesman ahead of the competition in Brazil following the lackluster performance of his first-choice keeper, Emmanuel Daniel, at the Suwon Invitational Tournament.<br /><br />Akpeyi, 29, was sighted in the Under 23 camp today and will begin processing his visa to the United States alongside other invited players on Thursday. <br /><br />The former Warri Wolves star is vacationing in Nigeria and has claimed that he only knew of his invitation to the Nigeria U23s on Tuesday.<br /><br />During the training tour in America, the team is billed to play some friendly matches against other Olympic campaigners. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br /></span>Photo Credit : thenff.com<br />
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