Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a 31-man provisional squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa.
The Nigerian side will first host Rwanda on September 6, before traveling to Johannesburg to face South Africa on September 9 in what promises to be two decisive encounters in the qualification series.
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Goalkeepers
Stanley Nwabali
Amas Obasogie
Adebayo Adeleye
Harcourt Ebenezer
Defenders
William Troost-Ekong
Calvin Bassey
Olaoluwa Aina
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Bruno Onyemaechi
Igoh Ogbu
Chidozie Awaziem
Felix Agu
Benjamin Fredricks
Midfielders
Alexander Iwobi
Frank Onyeka
Alhassan Yusuf
Wilfred Ndidi
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Raphael Onyedika
Christantus Uche
Forwards
Ademola Lookman
Samuel Chukwueze
Victor Osimhen
Moses Simon
Victor Boniface
Nathan Tella
Cyriel Dessers
Sadiq Umar
Tolu Arokodare
Terem Moffi
Akor Adams
The squad features a strong blend of experience and youth, with top European-based stars like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Wilfred Ndidi leading the charge, alongside emerging talents such as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Akor Adams.
Nigeria currently sit in a tight qualifying group, and the upcoming matches will be crucial to their chances of securing a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
