Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will officially unveil Nigeria’s final 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe today, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Nigerian football community has continued to anticipate who will be on the list and who will not ahead of the must-win encounter.
As announced on the Super Eagles social media pages, the former RC Lens defender will put out his final squad list by 3:00 pm today.
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The Malian tactician had earlier expanded his provisional squad list to 39 players, introducing a few new names.
However, with Nigeria’s qualification hopes hanging in the balance, Chelle is expected to select his best legs for the crucial encounters.
The Super Eagles currently sit fifth in their qualification group with just three points from a possible 12, following draws against Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, as well as a disappointing loss to Benin Republic.
With pressure mounting, securing victories in the upcoming games is crucial to keeping their 2026 World Cup dream alive.
The squad announcement will give Nigerian football fans a clearer picture of Chelle’s plans as the team prepares to resume camp next week.
Recall: Super Eagles 39-man list
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Adeleye Adebayo (Enosis Paralimni, Cyprus); Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece); Gabriel Osho (AJ Auxerre, France); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic); Jordan Torunarigha (Gent FC, Belgium); Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy); Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Anthony Dennis (Goztepe SK, Turkey); Chrisantus Uche (Getafe CF, Spain); Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)
Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough FC, England); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Simon Moses (FC Nantes, France); Sadiq Umar (Valencia FC, Spain); Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Cyriel Dessers (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium); Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain); Paul Onuachu (Southampton FC, England); Ahmed Musa (Kano Pillars); Jerome Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)
