Exclusive: GK Akpeyi Called Up For WCQ Vs Cameroon, Eagles Depart For Yaounde Sept 3

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Daniel Akpeyi is the favourite to be in between the pipes when Nigeria take on Cameroon in the World Cup qualifiers early next month in Uyo and Yaoundé.

Contrary to speculations that the Chippa United star will be dropped from the clash against the Indomitable Lions, manager Gernot Rohr has stood by him after naming the goalkeeper in his latest roster set to be announced by the Nigerian Federation.

The invited players are expected to arrive at the Le Méridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort in Uyo latest 1400 hours on Monday, August 28.

Two days after facing off against Cameroon in Uyo, the players and officials will depart the Akwa Ibom State capital for Yaoundé via charter flight on Sunday, September 3 and return to Abuja at the early hours of Tuesday, September 5.

Nigeria top Group B of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) with six points, four more than nearest challengers Cameroon.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel