Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi has been named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the World Cup in Russia.
The 21-year-old scored in the 2-1 friendly defeat by England at Wembley on Saturday.
New Brighton signing Leon Balogun features, and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel will captain the side. Crotone striker Simeon Nwankwo, who only made his international debut in the 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Monday, has been selected.
The Super Eagles have not made it beyond the last 16 in five appearances at the World Cup.The tournament starts on 14 June, with Nigeria drawn with Argentina, Iceland and Croatia in Group D.