Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has until Wednesday to finalise his 23-man squad for the 2013 African Cup of Nations, after cutting four players on Monday.
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Uche Kalu, Rabiu Ibrahim, Henry Uche and Papa Idris were all excused from the training camp that is currently underway in Portugal.
Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi is another likely player to be dropped as he did not join up with the Super Eagles, rather opting to stay with his struggling English club.
Nigeria face Group C opponents Burkina Faso on the 21st of January ahead of ties with defending champions Zambia on the 25th and Ethiopia on the 29th.
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bdebongz
"There will never make it this nigerian coach doesnt knw wat he is doing after the tournament he is going to be sucked mark my words "
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