Key Highlights of the Squad Selection:

✅ Home-Based Stars: Remo Stars' goalkeeper Kayode Bankole and Niger Tornadoes' midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha made the cut.

✅ First-Time Call-Up: KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare earns his maiden invitation to the national team.

✅ Experienced Core: Captain William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, and Samuel Chukwueze lead the attack.

✅ Return of Joe Aribo: The Southampton midfielder makes his comeback to the Super Eagles squad.

Match Schedule:

🇳🇬 Nigeria vs Rwanda 🆚 (Kigali, March 21, 2025)

🇳🇬 Nigeria vs Zimbabwe 🆚 (Uyo, March 25, 2025)

Full 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

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 (Fenerbahçe SK, Turkey)

🛡️ Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece)

🛡️ Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)

🛡️ Ola 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)

🔥 Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France)

🔥 Sadiq Umar (Valencia FC, Spain)

🔥 Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

🔥 Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)

The Super Eagles are set for an intense battle as they look to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fans can expect thrilling performances from Osimhen, Lookman, Chukwueze, and Boniface, among others.

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