Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The selection comes after Chelle initially released a provisional squad of 39 players last week.
These matches will be Chelle’s first in charge of the Nigerian national team, and fans are eager to see how he will lead the three-time African champions. His squad selection features a mix of experienced players and fresh faces, with three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders, and seven forwards making the cut.
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.
