Head coach Finidi Chelle has unveiled his final 23-man Super Eagles squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa.
The list includes captain William Troost-Ekong, striker Victor Osimhen, and in-form forward Ademola Lookman. However, a few notable names are missing, while some surprise inclusions have sparked debate among supporters.
Final 23-man squad for Rwanda & South Africa:
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania); Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece).
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); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France); Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany); Benjamin Fredericks (Dender, Belgium).
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England); 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); Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland); Tolu Arokodare (Genk, Belgium).
The Super Eagles host Rwanda’s Amavubi in a Matchday 7 clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday, 6 September, before travelling to Bloemfontein to face South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a Matchday 8 encounter on Tuesday, 9 September.
