Head Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has released a 31-man
provisional list of players for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup
qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa next
month.
The list includes team captain William Troost-Ekong,
first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Olaoluwa Aina
and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi,
as well as attacking stars Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Simon Moses, and
Samuel Chukwueze.
Chelle also handed opportunities to youthful prospects
including goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, defender Benjamin Fredericks,
and midfielder Christantus Uche, all of whom have impressed in recent
outings. Cyriel Dessers, who starred in Nigeria’s Unity Cup triumph
in London earlier this summer, is also included.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Adeleye Adebayo, defender
Chidozie Awaziem, and striker Terem Moffi return to the squad
after extended absences.
Match Schedule
- Nigeria
vs Rwanda – Saturday, 6th September 2025 at
the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo (Matchday 7)
- South
Africa vs Nigeria – Tuesday, 9th September 2025
in Bloemfontein (Matchday 8)
The Super Eagles currently sit fourth in Group C,
making both matches must-win encounters if Nigeria is to keep its qualification
hopes alive. The team will open camp in Uyo on Monday, 1st September.
Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Stanley
Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
- Amas
Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
- Adeleye
Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece)
- Ebenezer
Harcourt (Sporting FC)
Defenders:
- William
Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia)
- Calvin
Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
- Olaoluwa
Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
- Bright
Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
- Bruno
Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)
- Igoh
Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
- Chidozie
Awaziem (Nantes FC, France)
- Felix
Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany)
- 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)
- Fisayo
Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy)
- Raphael
Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
- Christantus
Uche (Getafe CF, Spain)
Forwards:
- Ademola
Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy)
- Samuel
Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)
- Victor
Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)
- Simon
Moses (Paris FC, France)
- Victor
Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
- Cyriel
Dessers (Rangers, Scotland)
- Sadiq
Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain)
- Nathan
Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
- Tolu
Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)
- Terem
Moffi (OGC Nice, France)
- Adams
Akor (Sevilla FC, Spain)
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