Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have unveiled their 24-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Head coach Eric Chelle has selected a balanced mix of experienced veterans and promising newcomers as Nigeria prepares for their crucial semi-final clash against Gabon.
Captain William Ekong leads the contingent, with star striker Victor Osimhen and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali also included. The defensive lineup features Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey. Midfield responsibilities will be handled by Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Frank Onyeka. Exciting forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman complete the core group.
Match Schedule and Squad Updates
Nigeria will battle Gabon this Thursday at Rabat’s Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan. The venue can accommodate 22,000 spectators. In the other semi-final, Cameroon will face DR Congo at El-Barid Stadium.
Coach Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and Spain-based attacker Chidera Ejuke. New additions include Raphael Onyedika, Tolu Arokodare, Jerome Akor Adams, and Olusegun Olakunle. Defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi will miss the Gabon match due to suspension from accumulated yellow cards.
Players will begin arriving in Rabat on Monday, November 10th, traveling from their respective clubs across Europe and beyond.
Full Super Eagles Roster
Goalkeepers
- Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
- Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
- Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)
Defenders
- William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia)
- Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
- Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England)
- Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)
- Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France)
- Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)
- Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium)
Midfielders
- Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
- Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)
- Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA)
- Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey)
- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
Forwards
- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy)
- Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England)
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)
- Simon Moses (Paris FC, France)
- Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain)
- Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England)
- Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)
- Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)
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