Names of the 7 players dropped by Keshi + Keshi says no sentiments involved

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says picking his final 23-man squad was very tough, but there were no sentiments involved.

Keshi cut African Nations Cup hero Sunday Mba, Chan MVP Ejike Uzoenyi, long-serving forward Obinna Nsofor, as well as midfielders Nosa Igiebor and Joel Obi, forward Nnamdi Oduamadi and
goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi.


"This was a very tough decision to make. I wish I could have taken all 30 of them to the World Cup," Keshi said.

"They have been with us all this time and come this far and I think it's unfortunate that not everyone
can make it.

"But we had to do what we had to do, and we had to do it without any sentiment. I have told them to be
strong and to work harder."

The seven cut players will be remain with the team until after tonight's game against Greece.

SEE NIGERIA’S FINAL 23 MAN LIST FOR BRAZIL 2014