Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 26-man squad for the 2025 Unity Cup in London, marking the return of veteran forward Ahmed Musa, who last featured for the national team in January 2024.
Musa, resuming his role as team captain, leads a roster primarily composed of fringe players and home-based talent, as several European-based regulars are rested ahead of World Cup qualifiers.
Notable absentees include Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi.
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In their stead, nine players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been called up, providing an opportunity to showcase their abilities on the international stage.
Felix Agu of Werder Bremen has been included for training purposes but remains ineligible to play due to incomplete documentation.
The Unity Cup, set to take place from May 26 to 31 at Brentford FC’s Gtech Community Stadium, will see Nigeria face Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago. Nigeria’s opening match against Ghana is scheduled for May 28.
Following the tournament, NPFL players will return home, while European-based stars like Victor Boniface, Ola Aina, and William Troost-Ekong are expected to join the team for a friendly against Russia on June 6 in Moscow.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie
Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Igoh Ogbu, Ifeany Onyebuchi, Junior Nduka, Sodiq Ismaila, Waliu Ojetoye, Felix Agu (training only)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Christantus Uche, Papa Mustapha, Chinemerem Ugwueze, Saviour Isaac
Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Tolu Arokodare, Sikiru Alimi, Ahmed Musa, Abubakar Adamu