Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has officially released his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
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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