AFCON 2025
The Super Eagles opened camp in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday to begin preparations for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.
Six players—including key figures Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Wilfred Ndidi—were among the first to report for duty, ahead of the first training session on Monday.
OFFICIAL: Super Eagles squad list for #WCQ playoff tournament in Morocco. pic.twitter.com/Pdch2aRgcW
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Head coach Eric Chelle has invited 24 players for this high-stakes fixture.
Nigeria will take on the Panthers of Gabon in the semi-final on Thursday. This match is non-negotiable for the Super Eagles, who are desperate to return to football’s biggest stage after the disappointment of missing out on the 2022 tournament.
The single-elimination nature of the playoffs means there is zero margin for error. The winner advances to face either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final, making this semi-final a vital first step on the road to North America.
