Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa in September.
Team captain William Troost-Ekong leads the roster that also features midfield maestro Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, and star forwards Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali retains his spot after strong performances, while defenders Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, and Bright Osayi-Samuel also make the cut.
Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Frank Onyeka bolster the midfield, with attacking options widened by Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, and Cyriel Dessers.
Greece-based goalkeeper Adeleye Adebayo returns to the squad, alongside recent Unity Cup standouts Felix Agu and Benjamin Fredericks. Forwards Christantus Uche and Tolu Arokodare—impressive in the June friendly against Russia in Moscow—also earn call-ups.
Nigeria will first face Rwanda’s Amavubi on Saturday, 6th September at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, before traveling to Bloemfontein for a Matchday 8 clash against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Tuesday, 9th September.
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Final 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for Rwanda & South Africa
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece)
Defenders:
William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia)
Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)
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)
Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, 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, Turkey)
Moses Simon (Paris FC, France)
Cyriel Dessers (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland)
Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)
