Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed confidence in Stephen Manyo and Taiwo Abdulrafiu making the final squad for Nigeria's 2025 African Nations Championship qualifying game against Ghana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Manyo and Abdulrafiu are among the invited players, and Finidi has wished them well. "I spoke with both players and wished them well," he told Rivers United Media.
Finidi is hopeful they will make the final 18-man list. "If not, we will consider having them back, but we await the federation's decision."
Nigeria faces Ghana in the first leg of the qualifying match on 22 December at Accra Sports Stadium, with the return leg scheduled for 28 December at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun