Nigeria omit Okocha

Bolton Wanderers captain Jay-Jay Okocha has been recalled to the Nigerian squad for the 2006 World Cup qualifier against Angola in Luanda on 20 June.

Coach Christian Chukwu had dropped Okocha from the side that beat Rwanda 2-0 in their opening Group Four African zone qualifier on Saturday, saying his captain was tired after a busy season.

Okocha is the only addition to the 20-man squad that secured the points against Rwanda, giving Nigeria the lead in a group which also includes Algeria, Zimbabwe and Gabon.

Only the top team will qualify for the World Cup finals in Germany.

Martins injured in home debut

Despite sustaining a ligaments injury in the Rwanda match, striker Obafemi Martins was also named in the squad and Nigeria Football Association (NFA) officials said they expect the Inter Milan striker to be fit for the trip to Luanda.

The NFA said the 21-man squad will travel to South Africa on Friday for a training camp en-route to Luanda.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Enyimba FC, Nigeria), Greg Etafia (Moroka Swallows, South Africa), Rotimi Sunday (Dolphin, Nigeria)
Defenders: George Abbey (Macclesfied Town, England), Garba Lawal (Elsfborg, Sweden), Joseph Enakharhire (Standard Liege, Belgium), Joseph Yobo (Everton, England), Seyi Olajengbesi (SC Freiburg, Germany), Ifeanyi Udeze (PAOK Salonika, Greece)
Midfielders: Seyi Olofinjana (SK Brann, Norway), Paul Obiefule (Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Nigeria), John Utaka (Lens, France), Yakubu Adamu (Schalke 04 Amateurs, Germany), Taiye Taiwo (Lobi Stars, Nigeria), Christian Obodo (Perugia, Italy), Jay-Jay Okocha (Bolton Wanderers, England)
Strikers: Bartholomew Ogbeche (Bastia, France), Obafemi Martins (Inter Milan, Italy), Ifeanyi Ekwueme (Wisla Plock, Poland), Tosin Dosumu (Westerlo, Belgium), Rabiu Baita (Ghent, Belgium)