Lagos, Nigeria — Super Eagles head coach, Éric Sékou Chelle, has announced a final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
The squad features a blend of experienced and emerging talents, with Stanley Nwabali, Kayode Bankole, and Amas Obasogie selected as goalkeepers. In defense, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa Aina, and Bright Osayi-Samuel made the cut, alongside Czech Republic-based Igoh Ogbu.
Midfield options include Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf, Joseph Aribo, and home-based talent Papa Daniel Mustapha. In attack, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Simon Moses, and Sadiq Umar headline the squad, with Tolu Arokodare also earning a spot.
Nigeria is set to face Group C leaders Rwanda in Kigali on March 21, before hosting Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on March 25.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers:
– Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
– Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
– Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars, Nigeria)
Defenders:
– William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)
– Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
– Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece)
– Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
– Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
– Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
Midfielders:
– Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)
– Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
– Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA)
– Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
– Joseph Aribo (Southampton FC, England)
– Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes, Nigeria)
Forwards:
– Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)
– Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)
– Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy)
– Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
– Simon Moses (FC Nantes, France)
– Sadiq Umar (Valencia FC, Spain)
– Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
– Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)
With a strong squad assembled, Nigeria will aim for maximum points in their bid for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
By Taiwo Olatinwo | March 11, 2025
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