Why Chelsea star was missing from Super Eagles squad

Moses alongside Ogenyi Onazi were not included in the squad sparking fears that they might not play against South Africa.

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learnt that Moses has been excluded from the squad so he can have time to recover ahead of the South Africa clash on Saturday, June 10.

Moses has been an influential part of Chelsea’s Premier League run-in this season and will be given time to rest ahead of the game against South Africa.

Bar any injury, the 26-year-old will be in action for Chelsea against Arsenal in the FA Cup final on Saturday, May 27, three days after the Super Eagles Corsica camp opens.

Other Nigerian players will also be part of their respective teams for Arsenal and Chelsea in the FA Cup.

Alex Iwobi for Arsenal and Ola Aina for Chelsea. Both players are however included in the list as they have not played as many games like Moses.

Onazi who plays for Trabzonspor in Turkey has also been excluded because of club duties.

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi is in a race to be fit for the game as he is recovering from surgery for an inguinal hernia.