Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has announced a 24-man squad for the crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania. The squad selection features a blend of seasoned campaigners and fresh faces as the national team aims to secure maximum points in Group L.
Key members of the squad invited by the Malian tactician include team captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon. Other familiar names returning to the national fold are goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Akor Adams.
In addition to the regular invitees, the technical crew recalled Tochukwu Nnadi, Alhassan Yusuf, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Francis Uzoho. Meanwhile, Slavia Prague midfielder Mubarak Suleiman earned his maiden invitation to the senior national team following impressive club performances.
Where will the matches take place?
The Super Eagles are scheduled to host Tanzania for the matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 13 November. Four days later, both national teams will face each other again for the matchday four fixture in Dar es Salaam.
What is the current standings situation?
Nigeria occupies the second position in Group L and desperately needs victories in both fixtures to bolster their qualification prospects. Only the group winner will secure the sole ticket from the pool for the tournament co- hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda next summer.
Full 24-Man Squad:
Goalkeepers: Arthur Okonkwo (Charlton Athletic, England); Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Benjamin Fredricks (Brentford FC, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham FC, England); Abdullahi Bewene (Banik Ostrava, Czechia)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA); Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympique Marseille, France); Samson Tijani (FK Podbrezova, Slovakia); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy); Mubarak Suleiman (SK Slavia Prague, Czechia)
Forwards: Moses Simon (Paris FC, France); Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry City, England); Akor Adams (Venezia FC, Italy); Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Tolu Arokodare (Ajax FC, The Netherlands); Moses Usor (LASK FC, Austria)