Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released the official squad list for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff campaign in Morocco, as confirmed on the NFF’s official X page today.
The 23-man squad features a featured experienced internationals and in-form stars who will represent Nigeria in the crucial qualifiers against Gabon and one of DR Congo or Cameroon, if they progress.
Below is the full list:
Goalkeepers:
- Stanley Nwabali
- Amas Obasogie
- Maduka Okoye
Defenders:
- William Ekong
- Calvin Bassey
- Bright Osayi-Samuel
- Bruno Onyemaechi
- Oluwasemilogo Ajayi
- Chidozie Awaziem
- Zaidu Sanusi
- Benjamin Fredricks
Midfielders:
- Alex Iwobi
- Frank Onyeka
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Raphael Onyedika
- Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards:
- Ademola Lookman
- Moses Simon
- Victor Osimhen
- Tolu Arokodare
- Chidera Ejuke
- Akor Adams
- Olakunle Olusegun
- Samuel Chukwueze
The Super Eagles will begin their playoff journey against Gabon on November 13, before potentially facing DR Congo or Cameroon in the final on November 16, both fixtures taking place in Morocco.
Chelle’s selection brings balance and depth across all departments, with the coach banking on the experience of players like Iwobi, Ndidi, and Ekong, while also trusting young talents such as Olusegun and Akor Adams to make an impact.
Nigeria will be aiming to secure their ticket to the Inter-Confederation Playoffs and eventually book a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
