AFCON 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
Captain William Ekong, along with key players like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, are among the headline names.
The squad also includes midfield mainstays Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Raphael Onyedika, as well as the dynamic attacking trio of Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, and Osimhen.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who impressed at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, has been included despite recent injury concerns.
Eric Chelle’s 23-man Super Eagles squad
Goalkeepers
- Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United)
- Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars)
- Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC)
Defenders
- William Ekong (Al-Kholood)
- Calvin Bassey (Fulham)
- Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest)
- Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City)
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos)
- Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes)
- Felix Agu (Werder Bremen)
- Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC)
Midfielders
- Alex Iwobi (Fulham)
- Frank Onyeka (Brentford)
- Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas)
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio)
- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge)
- Christantus Uche (Getafe)
Forwards
- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
- Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan)
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
- Simon Moses (Paris FC)
- Cyriel Dessers (Rangers)
- Tolu Arokodare (Genk)
The Super Eagles will first face Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, September 6th, before traveling to Bloemfontein for a high-stakes match against South Africa on Tuesday, September 9th.
