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Wigan's Victor Moses called up by Nigeria
Former England youth international Victor Moses has been called up to Nigeria's senior squad, days after being cleared to play for his country of birth by FIFA
AP Published in Ahram Online on 03 - 11 - 2011

Wigan midfielder Moses, 20, was included in a 28-man squad announced Thursday for Nigeria's friendly internationals against Botswana and Zambia this month.
Italy based forward Edward Ofere of Lecce was also picked for the first time.
The matches are the first for new Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi, who was appointed on Wednesday to replace Samson Siasia. Siasia was fired after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for next year's African Cup of Nations.
Moses, who represented England at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels, was cleared to play for Nigeria on Monday.
The full squad:
Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille LOSC, France), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Petah Tikva, Israel), Chigozie Agbim (Warri Wolves, Nigeria)
Defenders: Chibuzor Okonkwo (Heartland FC, Nigeria), Gege Soriola (Free State Stars, South Africa), Taye Taiwo (AC Milan, Italy), Elderson Echiejile (Sporting Braga, Portugal), Joseph Yobo (Fenerbahce, Turkey), Efe Ambrose (Ashdod MS, Israel), Ayodele Adeleye (SC Tavriya Simferopol, Ukraine), Ugo Ukah (Widzew Lopdz, Poland), Yusuf Ayila (Dynamo Kiev, Ukraine)
Midfielders
Jon Obi Mikel (Chelsea, England), Fengor Ogude (Valerenga, Norway), Kalu Uche (Neuchatel Xamax, Switzerland), Nosa Igiebor (Hapoel Tel Aviv, Israel), Dickson Etuhu (Fulham, England), Victor Moses (Wigan Athletic, England), Joel Obi (Inter Milan, Italy)
Strikers: Obinna Nsofor (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia), Ahmed Musa (VVV Venlo, Netherlands), Ikechukwu Uche (Granada, Spain), Osaze Odemwingie (West Bromwich Albion, England), Ekigho Ehiosun (Samsunspor, Turkey), Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Moscow, Russia), Chinedu Obasi (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany), Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kyiv, Ukraine), Edward Ofere (US Lecce, Italy).

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