Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has unveiled his 23-man squad for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa, scheduled for June 7.

Key players like Europa League final hero Ademola Lookman, prolific striker Victor Osimhen, and midfield maestro Wilfred Ndidi have been called up. Notably, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye makes a return to the squad, adding experience and depth to the team.

Among the homegrown talents, at least two players from the NPFL have earned their spots, showcasing the rising quality of domestic football in Nigeria.

The Super Eagles will host South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, June 7, with kickoff set for 8 PM. Following this match, the team will travel to Abidjan to face Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Monday, June 10, starting at 4 PM local time (5 PM Nigeria time).

FULL SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy); Ojo Olorunleke (Enyimba FC)

Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem (Boavista FC, Portugal); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Sadiq Ismael (Remo Stars FC); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Benjamin Tanimu (Ihefu SC, Tanzania)

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (Royal Antwerp FC, Belgium); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Hatayspor, Turkey)

Forwards: Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France)