
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Last week, Chelle named a provisional squad of 39 players before narrowing it down to his final selection. These matches will mark his debut as coach of the three-time African champions.
The squad features a balanced mix of experienced players and fresh talents, comprising three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders, and seven forwards.
Final 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.