Super Eagles Squad Announced for Rwanda and Zimbabwe Matches

WCQ: Chelle Unveils Super Eagles Roster for Upcoming Games

Eric Chelle, the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has announced a 39-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The team is set to play away in Kigali on March 21 before hosting Zimbabwe on March 25.

Goalkeepers:

• Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
• Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy)
• Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania)
• Adeleye Adebayo (Enosis Neon Paralimni, Cyprus)
• Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars, Nigeria)

Defenders:

• William Troost-Ekong (Al Khalood, Saudi Arabia)
• Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce, Turkey)
• Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos, Greece)
• Gabriel Osho (AJ Auxerre, France)
• Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England)
• Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
• Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)
• Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
• Jordan Torunarigha (Gent, Belgium)
• Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)

Midfielders:

• Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)
• Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
• Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA)
• Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy)
• Frank Onyeka (Augsburg, Germany)
• Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England)
• Joe Aribo (Southampton, England)
• Anthony Dennis (Goztepe, Turkey)
• Chrisantus Uche (Getafe, Spain)
• Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)

Forwards:

• Victor Osimhen (Napoli, Italy)
• Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy)
• Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal, Spain)
• Sadiq Umar (Almeria, Spain)
• Cyriel Dessers (Cremonense, Italy)
• Tolu Arokodare (Helsingborg, Sweden)
• Jerome Akor Adams (Randers, Denmark)
• Nathan Tella (Reading, England)
• Ahmed Musa (Unattached)

Notably, the squad includes first-time call-ups for defenders Igoh Ogbu and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielders Anthony Dennis, Chrisantus Uche, and Papa Daniel Mustapha, as well as forwards Tolu Arokodare and Jerome Akor Adams. Captain Ahmed Musa returns, joined by assistant captain William Troost-Ekong and midfielder Joe Aribo.

This blend of experience and emerging talent underscores Coach Chelle’s strategic approach to strengthening the Super Eagles ahead of the qualifiers.

For a detailed analysis of the squad, you can watch the following video: