[FULL LIST] Ndidi, Osimhen, Lookman, others named in Super Eagles squad for AFCON qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released his squad lists for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, as well as an international friendly against Russia.
Nigeria will play Madagascar on September 25 before facing Guinea-Bissau on September 29. The Super Eagles are also scheduled to take on Russia in a friendly on October 6.
Ola Aina returns to the squad after missing Nigeria’s recent international fixtures, while Benjamin Fredricks is also back following his recovery from injury.
Young forward George Ilenikhena has earned a call-up, while LASK attacker Moses Usor receives his first invitation to the senior national team.
Ajax forward Tolu Arokodare and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali also return to the squad.
Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Stanley Nwabali and Samuel Chukwueze are among the key players selected for the AFCON qualifiers.
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
Chelle has also named a separate squad for Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia on October 6.
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