Super Eagles 39-man list: Can Eric Chelle’s setup win Rwanda/Zimbabwe clash?

New Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has recently announced is 39-man provisional list ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification clash against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions have only secured four points out of possible 12 points which has therefore placed them in the 5th place of the Group C standings.

They face a must-win encounter against the league leaders in Kigali before playing host to the Southern African side, Zimbabwe, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, in Uyo.

Super Eagles of Nigeria (Photo credit: Imago)

This squad list comprises Super Eagles top stars, as well as new faces which have to battle for the 23-man final list with their exceptional skills over the coming days.

Musa, Ekong, Osimhen, lead Chelle’s first squad list

Chelle has called upon his best legs for the two-match fixtures later this month. Ahmed Musa returns to the squad, along with Super Eagles’ vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, who is gearing up for his final AFCON tournament before bidding farewell to the team.

Full Squad List:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie, Adeleye Adebayo, Kayode Bankole

Defenders: William Troost-Ekong, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Gabriel Osho, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Jordan Torunarigha, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo, Anthony Dennis, Chrisantus Uche, Papa Daniel Mustapha

Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon, Sadiq Umar, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Tolu Arokodare, Chidera Ejuke, Paul Onuachu, Ahmed Musa, Jerome Akor Adams

Can they win the Rwanda & Zimbabwe clash?

It is suggested that Chelle has assembled his best players for the encounter, but the final squad selection remains highly anticipated, as it will play a crucial role in the upcoming clashes.

Eric Sékou Chelle after the Nigeria Football Federation unveiled the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Sékou Chelle and a visit to Super Eagles B at Remo Stars Stadium Photo by IMAGO

That said, players like Osimhen, Lookman, Bassey, and Nwabali are expected to maintain their club form and help secure a spot on the global stage in 2026.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.

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