Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Ayila Yussuf has been included in his country's 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. It is worth noting that the 25-year-old Nigerian and his club partner Miloš Ninković (Serbia) will be the only representatives of the Ukrainian Premier League at this summer’s World Cup.
Nigeria's full squad list:
Goalkeepers: Enyeama, Ejide, Aiyenugba;
Defenders: Taiwo, Afolabi, Odiah, Adeleye, Shittu, Yobo, Echiejile;
Midfielders: Lukman, Mikel Obi, Uche, Yussuf, Etuhu, Kaita;
Strikers: Kanu, Odemwingie, Utaka, Obasi, Martins, Nsofor, Aiyegbeni.
The Super Eagles will face North Korea in a final warmup match on June 6, and will play Argentina, Greece and South Korea in their World Cup group.
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