2018 World Cup: Watford’s Isaac Success gets first Nigeria call-up

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Watford forward Isaac Success has played for Nigeria at under-17, under-20 and under-23 levels

Watford striker Isaac Success has been named in the Nigeria squad for the first time for their World Cup 2018 qualifier in Zambia on 9 October.

He has played at youth level for Nigeria, helping them win the 2013 Under-17 World Cup.

His Watford team-mate Odion Ighalo has been left out to attend the burial of his father a day before the match.

John Mikel Obi is also on the 23-man list despite not playing for Chelsea yet this season.

Obi captained Nigeria at the Olympics in Brazil and led them to a bronze medal but has not featured for new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte since his return.

Coach Gernot Rohr has largely kept faith with the side that earned a 1-0 win over Tanzania in a dead-rubber 2017 Africa …

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