Iheanacho, Ambrose, Four Nigerian Players Make Champions League Play-Off Squads

Six Nigerian players, including four Super Eagles stars, are in contention to feature for their respective clubs in the UEFA Champions League play-offs.

The 20 play-off contenders submitted their squad lists to European football governing body, UEFA, before Monday’s deadline.

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has included Kelechi Iheanacho in his roster and the striker will be wearing the number 72 jersey if he features against Steaua Bucharest at the Arena Na�ional�, Bucharest next Tuesday.

Israeli champions Hapoel Beer Sheva have listed John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme for their clash with Celtic. Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose made the roster of the Scottish side.

Left back Elderson Echiejile returns to the Monaco squad , having missed both matches in the third qualifying round against Fenerbahce.

Chidozie Awaziem could make his debut for Porto in the Champions League when they square off against Roma. He is in their play-off squad.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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