Not Troost-Ekong or Moses: Super Eagles star emerges as most capped player in squad for Benin clash

Fulham FC player, Alex Iwobi, stands as the player with the most caps in the Super Eagles squad set to face Benin Republic in their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier, Soccernet.ng reports. 

With 82 international appearances, Iwobi leads the squad in caps, surpassing the likes of William Troost-Ekong and Moses Simon, who follow closely with 74 each.

Nigeria is slated to tackle the Cheetahs of Benin today at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, and the former Arsenal forward’s appearances in the Super Eagles squad seem quite shocking.

Although Iwobi made his Super Eagles debut later in 2015, following his introduction by former head coach Sunday Oliseh, he has since surpassed both Troost-Ekong and Simon in appearances.

However, it can be said that the English-Nigerian player has more caps than every other player on the team to face Benin Squad.

Other experienced players in the squad include Wilfred Ndidi, with 60 caps, Ola Aina with 43, and Victor Osimhen with 37.

However, we could consider players like Stanley Nwabali, Ademola Lookman, Bruno Onyemaechi, Calvin Bassey as fresh players on the squad list.

Ahead of the clash, the Fulham forward is expected to play a crucial role in their quest to garner all three points and secure their 2025 AFCON tickets in Morocco.