The numbers that Super Eagles players will wear on the back of their jerseys in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have been released.
Victor Osimhen wears his No. 9, while Captain Ahmed Musa continues to wear his signature No. 7.
Yusuf Alhassan who replaced injured Wilfred Ndidi will adorn the No. 4 jersey.
With Kelechi Iheanacho, who is recuperating, scheduled to join them in Lagos on Tuesday, twenty-four of them are now training in Abu Dhabi.
Arsenal’s Hale End Academy product Alex Iwobi got a new number while former Chelsea defenders Kenneth Omeruo will wear 22 jersey and Ola Aina retained number 2 jersey he wore in the 2021 edition of the tournament.
Iwobi is set to wear the number 17 jersey which he wore during his time at Arsenal with Ademola Lookman donning the number 18 jersey he used to put on.
The Fulham midfielder is one of the most experienced players in the squad heading into the tournament and is also undoubtedly one of the vital players for José Peseiro’s side.
Semi Ajayi who is the other player in the squad with an Arsenal connection has been given the number 6 jersey which he adorned in his maiden appearance at AFCON.
The center-back is one of the most experienced members of the three-time African champions and is gearing up to make his 4th appearance in the tournament.
The Confederation of African Football at the weekend announced the Super Eagles’ and the other 23 teams’ squad numbers.
During the duration of their teams’ participation in the event, the players will don their designated numbers.
