Daniel Amokachi has ruled out the possibility of an open camp as Nigeria get set to initiate preparations for this summer's World Cup.
However, he says the door remains open for outstanding players to force their way into the squad.
“There is nowhere in the world that a senior national team coach throws his camp open," Amokachi said at the unveiling of the new Nigeria kit in Abuja. "That generation has passed because we have only a limited number of players to invite to camp.
"But we still have a responsibility to try to get the best legs for the tournament.
"There is still room to see new players outside of those invited. If we find a Nigerian doing well in Europe, in Niger Republic, in Nigeria and other parts of the world that can make a positive input in the team, we can still consider him."
Amokachi made it clear that the responsibility does not only lie with the team officials to unearth any such hidden gems
"I want to let Nigerians know that they also have a role to play in this project. Anyone who knows a player doing very well somewhere should let the coach know about him, and he could get a chance to break into the team if he is better than what we have.”
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