Update: NFF Reveal The Match Arsenal’s Chuba Akpom And Chelsea’s Ola Aina Played For Super Eagles

Recall, we earlier reported that the Arsenal and Chelsea youngsters played their first game for the Super Eagles, thereby declaring their allegiance for Nigeria.

Now, the NFF has revealed they both took part in a closed-door friendly between two teams formed from the Eagles squad at the Hive Stadium in London.

Stand-in skipper Ogenyi Onazi led a Team ‘A’ side comprising of Daniel Akpeyi, Leon Balogun, Ola Aina, William-Troost Ekong, Elderson Echiejile, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi.

The Team ‘B’ side captained by Kenneth Omeruo had Ikechukwu Ezenwa in goal, Tyronne Ebuehi at right-back, Chidozie Awaziem, Juwon Oshaniwa at left-back, Shehu Abudulahi, John Ogu in central midfield, Kayode Olanrewaju, Isaac Success, Ebere Eze.

The match was played in place of the cancelled friendly against Burkina Faso at the same venue

“The mood in camp is awesome and the players coming in for the first time are fully committed to representing Nigeria at the international level so it’s a good omen for the team,” the team’s media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, told Completesportsnigeria.com.