Ukraine and Italy, champions in 2009 and 2003 respectively, are targeting a place in the finals, as are Turkey when the sides meet in Russia to contest Group 7.
Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after three years in Spain with club president Florentino Perez saying the departure is via mutual consent.
El campeón de áfrica con Nigeria estará disponible para iniciar sin problemas el próximo curso con los verdiblancos. Ha disputado siete partidos como titular.
Norwich forward Anthony Pilkington has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming games against England, Georgia, the Faroe Islands and Spain.
