Joseph Yobo joined the squad on Sunday

Nigeria coach Shaibu Amodu has a strong squad for Tuesday's friendly against France in Saint-Etienne.

Obafemi Martins could lead the attack alongside veteran striker Nwankwo Kanu.

But Michael Eneramo, who impressed in Friday's 1-1 draw with Ireland, will not feature.

Defender Joseph Yobo and midfielder John Mikel Obi - both involved in FA Cup action on Saturday - joined the squad on Sunday.

The Super Eagles are using the match to prepare for Sunday's 2010 World Cup qualifier against Kenya in Abuja.

"What is important is the game against Kenya, and we should not forget that," Amodu said.

Meanwhile, France coach Raymond Domenech says Florent Malouda's recall for Tuesday's friendly is down to his excellent recent form for Chelsea.

Malouda has made all 44 of his international appearances under Domenech.

But the pair fell out after France's calamitous European championship campaign last year.

Malouda was criticised by Domenech for his poor form, and Malouda returned the favour by blasting Domenech's tactics.

Malouda had even speculated that his international career could not continue under Domenech.

But his resurgence under Guus Hiddink at Chelsea left Domenech with almost no choice but to recall him.

Patrick Vieira, who could make his 107th appearance for France in Saint-Etienne on Tuesday, has also returned to the squad.

The 32-year-old Vieira, who struggled for playing time with Inter Milan this season, has played only two friendlies for France in the past 18 months, missing Euro 2008 and all the World Cup qualifiers so far.

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