Nigeria's Afcon 2013 squad: Who's on the plane and who's not.

US-based Bright Dike, who scored a stunning goal against Catalonia, has been omitted from Nigeria's squad for the Nations Cup.


The Portland Timbers striker made it past the penultimate cut, but couldn't quite clear the final hurdle.

 "Disappointed not to make the squad, Thanks for the opportunity and the new memories.A great experience that will make me a better player."
    — Bright Dike (@bbright19) January 10, 2013


Coach Stephen Keshi also had to omit midfielder Raheem Lawal who plays in Turkey.

Former England youth international Victor Moses is in the squad, the Chelsea player will make his debut at the African Cup of Nations in South Africa.

The Nigeria FA (NFF) has said no action will be taken against Shola Ameobi and Danny Shittu for opting out of the tournament.

Nigeria squad:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Maccabi Tel Aviv, Israel); Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Israel); Chigozie Agbim (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)

Defenders: Elderson Echiejile (SC Braga, Portugal); Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod FC, Israel); Joseph Yobo (Fenerbahce, Turkey); Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves, Nigeria); Kenneth Omeruo (ADO Den Haag, Netherlands); Godfrey Oboabona (Sunshine Stars, Nigeria)

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Nosa Igiebor (Real Betis, Spain); Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Obiora Nwankwo (Calcio Padova, Italy); Fegor Ogude (Valerenga FC, Norway); Reuben Gabriel (Kano Pillars, Nigeria)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa ( CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Moscow, Russia); Victor Moses (Chelsea FC, England); Sunday Mba (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria); Ikechukwu Uche (Villarreal FC, Spain); Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kyiv, Ukraine); Ejike Uzoenyi (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)