Nigeria; Nigerian manager Gernot Rohr has recalled the striker Oghenekaro Etebo for the 24 men initial squad of Nigerian football team for the fixture of World Cup qualifier match next month against Algeria in Uyo.

Etebo, who is currently playing for the Portages club CD Feirense had an excellent run after scoring four goals in the 2016 Rio Olympics where Nigerian team won the bronze medal.

“I am delighted to be recalled and I hope to give my best to the country as always,” Etebo told BBC Sport following his first call-up under the new national manager.

Premier League duo Victor Moses and Odion Ighalo are also among the 24 men squad for the next month clash.

The full squad:

Goalkeepers: Carl Ikeme, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Dele Alampasu

Defenders: Leon Balogun); William Troost-Ekong; Kenneth Omeruo Uche Henry Agbo); Tyronne Ebuehi; Abdullahi Shehu; Musa Muhammed; Elderson Echiejile  Kingsley Madu

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi; Ogenyi Onazi; Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo; John Ogu

Forwards: Ahmed Musa; Kelechi Iheanacho; Moses; Victor Moses; Odion Ighalo; Brown Ideye; Alex Iwobi