Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his 24-man squad for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon, recalling five key players ahead of the decisive fixture in Rabat, Morocco.
Nigeria’s squad is set to gather in Morocco this weekend, with star forwards Victor Osimhen and reigning African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman expected to spearhead the attack.
Chelle has reintegrated several players who were absent during the October international window, including:
l Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye
l Defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Chidozie Awaziem
l Midfielder Raphael Onyedika
l Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke
The Super Eagles will face Gabon’s Panthers in Rabat, with potential venues being the 18,000-seat El-Barid Stadium or the 22,000-capacity Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex. The final is scheduled for the Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan.
Chelle’s squad blends experience and youth as Nigeria looks to secure victory and advance toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
See the full Super Eagles squad list below;
Goalkeepers
Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye and Amas Obasogie
Defenders
Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Chidozie Awaziem, and William Ekong
Midfielders
Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, and Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards
Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams, Toluwalase Arokodare, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Chidera Ejuke, and Olakunle Olusegun
