The head coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George, has unveiled a strong 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. The Nigerian national team is set to take on the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, following their initial draws in the qualifiers.
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)
This selection brings together a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents, reflecting George’s strategy to strengthen the squad as they aim for a successful World Cup qualification campaign. The inclusion of players from various top leagues around the world underscores the depth and versatility within the team, promising an exciting series of matches ahead.
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