Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced the final 23-man squad for Nigeria's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The squad selection reflects a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents, aiming to revitalize Nigeria's qualifying campaign.
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
Defenders:
William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)
Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece)
Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
Midfielders:
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)
Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA)
Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England)
Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)
Forwards:
Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy)
Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France)
Sadiq Umar (Valencia FC, Spain)
Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
Notably, team captain Ahmed Musa has been omitted from the squad, a decision that has sparked discussions among fans and analysts. Additionally, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and forward Cyril Dessers are absent from the list. Conversely, the squad includes two players from the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL): goalkeeper Kayode Bankole from Remo Stars and midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha from Niger Tornadoes.
The Super Eagles are set to face Rwanda on March 21 away and will host Zimbabwe on March 25. These matches are pivotal as Nigeria aims to improve its standing in the World Cup qualifiers.
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