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Ola Aina, who has been on excellent form with Nottingham Forest, is expected to be named in the squad that will represent the Nigeria flag for the competition in Ivory Coast by Head Coach, Jose Peseiro.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be aiming for a fourth crown when the tournament starts next year in January at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

The two top teams from Group A down to Group H qualified for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, while teams who finish third in each group will play in the UEFA Europa League knockout stage.

Recall that Victor Osimhen, Mohammed Salah, and Achraf Hakimi were the shortlisted candidates for the CAF Player of the Year award, which was swooped home by Napoli and Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen.

United, who could have qualified for the Europa League competition by finishing third in the Group, lost the opportunity to Galatasaray, who managed five points from one win, two draws, and three losses.

“Congratulations to our exceptional footballers, football fans, and Nigeria.”- Ayuba.

The Napoli striker became the first Nigerian to win the CAF Men’s Player of the Year since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.

Recall that Oshoala was also a 2023 Ballon d’Or nominee.

Peseiro believes that Ademola Lookman is versatile enough to be deployed in two other positions apart from the supporting striker and left winger he currently plays.

Lionel Messi, who won the award in 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Antoine Griezman, and Arsenal's star boy, Bukayo Saka are among the nominees.