Former England player, John Fashanu, has applauded the bold decision of Chief Coach of the Super Eagles to include a good number of home-based players in his squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off on 19 January in South Africa.
At least six of the local players from Nigeria Premier League, NPL, were included in the 23-man squad Keshi released on Wednesday, the deadline day for the release of players for the Nations Cup.
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