Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his final 23-man squad for next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
The list includes many of the regular stars but also some surprising omissions. Bayer Leverkusen pair Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, as well as Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar, have all been left out.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali made the cut alongside defenders Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel. Midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Frank Onyeka were also included, while forwards Simon Moses, Samuel Chukwueze and Cyriel Dessers all kept their places.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Adebayo Adeleye (Volos FC, Greece).
Defenders: William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia); Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England); Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France); Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany); Benjamin Fredericks (Dender, Belgium).
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Christantus Uche (Getafe, Spain).
Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey); Simon Moses (Paris FC, France); Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland); Tolu Arokodare (Genk, Belgium).
The Super Eagles will face Rwanda before hosting South Africa as they continue their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
