AHEAD the 2017 AFCON qualifiers against Egypt on March 25 in Kaduna, Coach Samson Siasia has axed five home based players from camp, reports NaijaSportsXtra.
The camp which opened on Sunday, had 19 players sweating it out for a place in the squad that will battle the seven times AFCON kings.
Defenders Christopher Madaki and Oke Ogagatewho, midfielder Hassan Yau, attackers Prince Aggreh and Ezekiel Bassey have been told to return and stay with their clubs while petit winger Bright Onyedikachi has been transferred to the Olympic Team.
Media officer to the team, Toyin Ibitoye disclosed that only 13 players are now expected in camp next week as the coaches strive to raise the stakes ahead of the crucial games against Egypt.
"The coaches are gradually cutting down the numbers," Ibitoye disclosed.
"Next week, more players will be released to their clubs and some others will be transferred to the Olympic team also currently in camp ahead of the international friendly against Brazil. I am sure the coaches already have an idea of those home stars that will join the foreign legion for the final phase of preparation in a week's time," he added.
