Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has released a 23-man list for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with captain William Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Victor Osimhen all included. The Eagles will face Lesotho on Friday, 10th October in Polokwane, South Africa, before hosting Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday, 14th October.
23 SUPER EAGLES TO BATTLE LESOTHO AND BENIN REPUBLIC
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Adebayo Adeleye (Volos FC, Greece)
Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany); Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium)
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey)
Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey); Moses Simon (Paris FC, France); Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos, Greece); Tolu Arokodare (Wolves, England); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France); Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain); Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)