Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released the squad lists for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, as well as the international friendly against Russia.
Nigeria will face Madagascar on September 25 before taking on Guinea-Bissau four days later on September 29. The Super Eagles will then travel for an international friendly against Russia on October 6.
Several notable players have returned to the squad, with Ola Aina making his comeback after missing recent international engagements. Benjamin Fredricks has also returned following his recovery from injury.
Young forward George Ilenikhena has earned a call-up, while LASK winger Moses Usor receives his first inclusion in the senior national team.
Ajax forward Tolu Arokodare and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali are also back in the squad.
Other headline names selected for the AFCON qualifiers include Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and Samuel Chukwueze.
Full Super Eagles Squad for AFCON Qualifiers
Goalkeepers
- Arthur Okonkwo
- Maduka Okoye
- Stanley Nwabali
Defenders
- Bruno Onyemaechi
- Isaac James
- Benjamin Fredricks
- Emmanuel Fernandez
- Oluwasemilogo Ajayi
- Calvin Bassey
- Chibuike Nwaiwu
- Bright Osayi-Samuel
- Olaoluwa Aina
Midfielders
- Alexander Iwobi
- Frank Onyeka
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Raphael Onyedika
Forwards
- Ademola Lookman
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Moses Simon
- Akor Adams
- Victor Osimhen
- Tolu Arokodare
- George Ilenikhena
- Moses Usor
Super Eagles Squad for Russia Friendly
A separate squad has also been named for Nigeria’s October 6 international friendly against Russia.
Goalkeepers
- Chibuzor Atata
- Samuel James
- Stanley Nwabali
Defenders
- Kenneth Igboke
- Isaac James
- Benjamin Fredricks
- Emmanuel Fernandez
- Victory Akpe
- Bright Osayi-Samuel
- Abdullahi Bewane
Midfielders
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Chibuzo Nwoko
- Fumen Michael
- Georges Wilfred
- Popoola Abdulrasaq
- Suleiman Mubarak
- Jacob Adeoye
- Raphael Onyedika
Forwards
- Kelechi Iheanacho
- Edokpolor Peter
- Moses Simon
- Akor Adams
- Umar Abubakar
- Abdullahi Uma
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