The Mainz O5 defender has been overlooked in Samson Siasia’s first squad announcement ahead of the crucial double header against Egypt
One of the key players that were excluded from coach Samson Siasia’s squad for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Egypt is Leon Balogun.

Potentially Nigeria’s best central defender at the moment, Balogun was a key part of the Mainz 05 side that defeated perennial German champions Bayern Munich on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena.

Balogun kept Franck Ribery in check for most of the game as the visitors ran out 2-1 winners.

Interim Nigeria coach Siasia announced his squad of 42 players on Thursday, handing invitations to many of the players he led to win the Africa U23 Cup of Nations in December.

He also ignored veteran striker Obafemi Martins but recalled West Ham’s Victor Moses as well as Aaron Samuel while offering a first time call up to Fanendo Adi of MLS side Portland Timbers.


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