Nigeria squad announcement: Fulham, Wolves, Brentford stars called up; Okoye, Ejuke, Awaziem return

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon, which will take place in Morocco on November 13.

Among the notable inclusions is goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who returns to the national team after serving a betting-related suspension. 

Okoye joins Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie in the goalkeeping department as Chelle looks to assemble a balanced and competitive squad capable of sealing qualification.

Chidera Ejuke and Chidozie Awaziem also earned recalls to the Super Eagles, both returning to the national setup after impressive recent performances for their respective clubs.

Captain William Troost-Ekong leads the defensive lineup that features Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Awaziem, and Zaidu Sanusi. 

Semi Ajayi, despite being suspended, has been included in the list, while Benjamin Fredrick also earns a place among the defenders.

The midfield unit combines strength and creativity, with Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alexander Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, and Alhassan Yusuf all selected. 

Their mix of experience and energy will be vital as Nigeria aim to dominate possession and control the tempo of the playoff fixture.

In attack, Victor Osimhen headlines the forward line and will be expected to lead the charge for goals. 

He is supported by Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, and Ejuke, who provide pace and width from the flanks. 

Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare, and Olusegun Olakunle complete the offensive options available to Chelle.

Super Eagles – Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania), Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)

Defenders: William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia), Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), Benjamin Fredricks (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), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)

Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey), Moses Simon (Paris FC, France), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain), Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England), Jerome Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain), Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)

Wale Adejumo

Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com