Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria will face Madagascar on September 25, 2026, before taking on Guinea-Bissau on September 29.
The squad includes key players such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabali.
Ola Aina returns after missing recent international action, while Benjamin Fredricks is back following an injury layoff. Young forward George Ilenikhena has also been called up, while Moses Usor of LASK receives his first inclusion. Tolu Arokodare and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali also return to the squad.
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.
Chelle has also named a separate squad for Nigeria’s October 6 international friendly against Russia, featuring several changes from the AFCON qualifying team.