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Saturday, 23 September 2006, 10:10 GMT 11:10 UK

Martins recalled for Lesotho tie

Obafemi Martins Nigeria are leaving nothing to chance in their 2008 African Nations Cup qualifier away to Lesotho next month.

The Super Eagles have named one of their strongest squads for the Group Three qualifying game in Maseru.

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins and John Utaka, who plays for French club Rennes, have been recalled after they were sidelined by injuries for the first qualifier against Niger.

South Africa-based goalkeeper Greg Etafia also gets another look-in for this match, to be played in a fortnight.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Greg Etafia (Moroka Swallows/South Africa), Vincent Enyeama (Bnei-Yehuda/Israel), Dele Aiyenugba (Enyimba)

Defenders: Joseph Yobo (Everton/England), George Abbey (Port Vale/England), Obinna Nwaneri (Esperance/Tunisia), Taye Taiwo (Marseille/France), Joseph Enakarhire (Bordeaux/France), Andy Oguche (Lobi Stars), Bob Usim (Heartland FC)

Midfielders: Seyi Olofinjana (Wolves/England), Yusuf Ayila (Dynamo Kiev/Ukraine), Wilson Oruma (Marseille), Christian Obodo (Udinese/Italy), Mikel Obi (Chelsea/England), Blessing Okardi (Ocean Boys)

Forwards: Emmanuel Okoduwa (Shakhtar Donetsk/Ukraine), Osaze Odemwingie (Lille/France), Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Middlesbrough/England), Obafemi Martins (Newcastle, England), John Utaka (Rennes/France), Udeora Uche (Nasarawa United), Chinedu Ogbuke (Lyn Oslo/Norway), Ayodele Makinwa (Lazio/Italy), Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth/England)



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Newcastle boss praises Martins (21 Sep 06 |  African )
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