Keshi still trimming squad

Uche Kalu, Rabiu Ibrahim, Henry Uche and Papa Idris were all excused from the training camp that is currently underway in Portugal.
Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi is another likely player to be dropped as he did not join up with the Super Eagles, rather opting to stay with his struggling English club.
Nigeria face Group C opponents Burkina Faso on the 21st of January ahead of ties with defending champions Zambia on the 25th and Ethiopia on the 29th.