Nigerian Premier League top scorer Mustapha Babadidi has been called up by Nigeria for a friendly against Egypt next month. The 16-year-old Gombe United striker, who has scored ten goals this season, is one of ten fresh call-ups from the country's domestic championship for an 12 April clash with Egypt in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The other new invitees are Gbolahan Salami, Nura Mohammed (Enyimba), goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi (Heartland), Ahmed Adesope (3SC), Shehu Maija'ma (Wikki Tourists), Uzochukwu Ogonna (Enugu Rangers), Lawal Mohammed (Ranch Bees), Jabason Solomon (Akwa United) as well as Hassan Hussein (Dolphin). The 26-man squad will begin training in Abuja on Monday. Goalkeepers: Chigozie Agbim (Warri Wolves), Okemute Odah (Sharks), Daniel Akpeyi (Heartland) Defenders: Juwon Oshaniwa (Sharks FC), Godfrey Oboabona (Sunshine Stars), Azubuike Egwueke (Warri Wolves), Papa Idris (Kano Pillars), Ahmed Adesope (3SC), Shehu Maija'ma (Wikki Tourists), Uzochukwu Ogonna (Enugu Rangers), Nura Mohammed (Enyimba) Midfielders: Bartholomew Ibenegbu (Heartland), Izu Azuka (Sunshine Stars), Uche Ossai (Warri Wolves), Reuben Gabriel (Kano Pillars), Jabason Solomon (Akwa United), Hassan Hussein(Dolphin) Strikers: Obinna Nwachukwu (Heartland), Ejike Uzoenyi (Enugu Rangers), Sunday Mba (Warri Wolves), Henry Uche (Enyimba), Barnabas Imenger Jnr (Kwara United), Mustapha Babadidi (Gombe United), Gbolahan Salami (Enyimba), Lawal Mohammed (Ranch Bees), Uche Kalu (Enyimba)
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