Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has officially named two separate squads for Nigeria’s upcoming international assignments: the Unity Cup mini-tournament in London and high-profile European friendlies against Poland and Portugal in June.
Unity Cup Squad – London (26–30 May)
Captain Wilfred Ndidi leads the team that will defend Nigeria’s Unity Cup title at Charlton Athletic Stadium. The squad blends experience with new faces and home-based talents, as Nigeria face Zimbabwe in the semi-final on 26 May. A win would set up a final against either Jamaica or India.
New call-ups: Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, defenders Emmanuel Fernandez and Raphael Onyedika, midfielders Tochukwu Nnadi and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, and striker Rafiu Durosinmi. Home-based players rewarded include goalkeeper Michael Atata, midfielders Aderemi Adeoye, Ayobami Junior and Tosin Oyedokun.
- Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo, Michael Atata
- Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Igoh Ogbu, Obinna Igboke, Elias Ochobi, Chibueze Oputa
- Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Tochukwu Nnadi, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Alhassan Yusuf, Aderemi Adeoye, Samson Tijani, Ayobami Junior, Tosin Oyedokun
- Forwards: Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Philip Otele, Owen Oseni, Zadok Abu Yohanna, Terem Moffi, Rafiu Durosinmi, Femi Azeez
European Friendlies Squad – Poland & Portugal (3–10 June)
After the Unity Cup, focus shifts to Europe where Nigeria will face Poland on 3 June at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, then Portugal on 10 June at the Estadio Dr Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria. This 24-man squad features the country’s biggest stars and is key preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Paul Onuachu headline the attack, supported by Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Moses Simon. The defence includes Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Bright Osayi-Samuel, while Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka anchor midfield.
- Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Arthur Okonkwo, Francis Uzoho
- Defenders: Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Emmanuel Fernandez
- Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Tochukwu Nnadi, Alhassan Yusuf
- Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen, Terem Moffi
Nigeria have been drawn alongside Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau in the AFCON qualifiers, making these June fixtures vital for team cohesion and tactical fine-tuning under new coach Eric Chelle.
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