Francis Uzoho and Alhassan Yusuf have earned recalls to the Super Eagles squad for Nigeria’s November 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania, while Mubarak Suleiman and Samson Tijani have received their first senior national team call-ups.
Head coach Eric Chelle unveiled the squad as Nigeria intensify preparations for the two encounters, which will see the Super Eagles host Tanzania before travelling for the return fixture.
Uzoho’s return provides another option in goal alongside Arthur Okonkwo and Stanley Nwabali, while Alhassan Yusuf is back in the midfield setup after missing previous national team engagements.
The squad also features two notable first-time inclusions. Mubarak Suleiman and former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani have been handed opportunities to impress at senior international level.
Tijani’s invitation marks a new chapter in his international career, having previously represented Nigeria at youth level. Suleiman, meanwhile, will be looking to make the most of his maiden opportunity with the senior national team.
Chelle has retained several established names, including captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen’s attacking colleagues Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams and Taiwo Awoniyi.
The defensive department includes Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Benjamin Fredricks and Bright Osayi-Samuel, among others.
Nigeria will begin the double-header at home against Tanzania on Friday, November 13, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Super Eagles will then travel to Zanzibar for the return fixture on Tuesday, November 17.
The two matches represent an important opportunity for Chelle’s side to strengthen their position in the qualification campaign and maintain their push for a place at the 2027 AFCON.
With experienced internationals returning and fresh faces entering the squad, attention will now turn to preparations, team selection and the performances expected from the Super Eagles across both fixtures.
