Head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Panthers of Gabon in Rabat, Morocco.
The Super Eagles will assemble in Morocco this weekend ahead of the crucial clash in the Maghreb nation.
In-form striker Victor Osimhen and reigning African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman headline the list, which features a strong mix of experience and youth.
Chelle also recalled five players who missed October’s international window — goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Chidozie Awaziem, midfielder Raphael Onyedika, and Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke.
The Super Eagles will face Gabon at either the 18,000-capacity El-Barid Stadium or the 22,000-capacity Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, both in Rabat. The final of the play-offs is scheduled for the Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan.
The Squad
Goalkeepers
Stanley Nwabali
Maduka Okoye
Amas Obasogie
Defenders
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Benjamin Fredrick
Calvin Bassey
Zaidu Sanusi
Bruno Onyemaechi
Semi Ajayi
Chidozie Awaziem
William Ekong
Midfielders
Wilfred Ndidi
Alex Iwobi
Raphael Onyedika
Frank Onyeka
Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards
Victor Osimhen
Akor Adams
Toluwalase Arokodare
Ademola Lookman
Moses Simon
Samuel Chukwueze
Chidera Ejuke
Olakunle Olusegun
