The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has announced his squad for the upcoming playoff match against Gabon in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The team will face the Panthers on Thursday, having secured their spot as one of the top runners-up in the Africa zone.
Chelle has included key players such as Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and William Troost-Ekong in his lineup. Additionally, there are recalls for Ejuke Chidera, Raphael Onyedika, and Bright Osayi-Samuel. Olakunle Olusegun is among those receiving his first call-up, marking a significant moment in his career.
The full squad consists of:
- Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania), Maduka Okoya (Udinese FC, Italy)
- Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia), Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium)
- Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England), Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England), Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
- Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey), Simon Moses (Paris FC, France), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain), Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England), Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain), Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)
This crucial match is pivotal for Nigeria as they aim to secure their place in the World Cup. Fans are eagerly anticipating the performance of their national team against Gabon.
