Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 31-man provisional list ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa.
The squad—featuring a mix of established stars and emerging talents—will be trimmed down before the team begins camp in Uyo on Monday, September 1st.
Among the familiar faces included are Victor Osimhen, William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Moses Simon, all of whom are expected to play key roles in the fixtures.
The three-time African champions will host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday, September 6th (Matchday 7) before traveling to Bloemfontein for a high-stakes clash against South Africa on Tuesday, September 9th (Matchday 8).
Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania), Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece), Ebenezer Harcourt (Sporting FC).
Defenders:
William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia), Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France), Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany), Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium).
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England), Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Christantus Uche (Getafe, Spain).
Forwards:
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy), Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey), Moses Simon (Paris FC, France), Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany), Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland), Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain), Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany), Tolu Arokodare (Genk, Belgium), Terem Moffi (Nice, France), Adams Akor (Sevilla, Spain).
