Ahead of the international friendly against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in preparation for the World Cup, the Costa Rica national team has announced a 26-man list for the encounter.
The Los Ticos play the U-23 Eagles in a friendly in San Jose on the 9th of November.
Among the most notable players in the squad are experienced goalkeeper, Keylor Navas, defender Oscar Duarte and former Arsenal striker, Joel Campbell.
A number of players who were part of the squad that made it to the quarter-finals at the 2024 World Cup in Russia were also included.
Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas (PSG, FRA), Esteban Alvarado (Herediano), Patrick Sequeira (Lugo, ESP)
Defenders: Keysher Fuller (Herediano), Óscar Duarte (Al Wehda, SAU), Juan Pablo Vargas (Millonarios, COL), Kendall Waston (Saprissa), Bryan Oviedo (Real Salt Lake, USA), Carlos Martínez (San Carlos), Francisco Calvo (Konyaspor, TUR), Ronald Matarrita (Cincinnati, USA), Daniel Chacon (Colorado Rapids, USA).
Midfielders : Celso Borges (Alajuelense), Yeltsin Tejeda (Herediano), Bryan Ruiz (Alajuelense), Anthony Hernández (Puntarenas), Brandon Aguilera (Nottingham Forest, ENG) Jewison Bennette (Sunderland, ENG), Youstin Salas (Saprissa), Roan Wilson (Grecia), Douglas López (Herediano), Álvaro Zamora (Saprissa), Gerson Torres (Herediano)
Attackers : Joel Campbell (León, MEX), Johan Venegas (Alajuelense), Anthony Contreras (Herediano).
By Uche Dozie