Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, unveiled his final 23-man squad on Tuesday for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Last week, the coach had announced an expanded provisional squad of 39 players. These upcoming fixtures will mark Chelle’s debut in charge of the three-time African champions.
The squad includes three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders, and seven forwards, blending seasoned players with fresh talent.
Full squad list:
Goalkeepers: Amas Obasogie, Kayode Bankole, Stanley Nwabali.
Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Igoh Ogbu, William Troost-Ekong.
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Alhassan Yusuf, Joe Aribo, Papa Daniel Mustapha, Raphael Onyedika, Wilfred Ndidi.
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Nathan Tella, Sadiq Umar, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Victor Boniface, Victor Osimhen.
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