Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his 24-man squad for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon with five players making a return to the Super Eagles fold.
Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Chidozie Awaziem, midfielder Raphael Onyedika, and Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke have all been recalled after missing October’s qualifying window.
In-form striker Victor Osimhen and African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman headline the squad as the Super Eagles regroup in Rabat next week to finalise preparations for the decisive clash.
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The Super Eagles will play the Panthers on Thursday, 13 November, with kickoff set for 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT). The match will be staged at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie
Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Chidozie Awaziem, William Ekong
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards: Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams, Toluwalase Arokodare, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Chidera Ejuke, Olakunle Olusegun
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The Super Eagles are seeking to return to the FIFA World Cup after missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar.
