Official: Victor Osimhen, Adams, Harcourt in as Eric Chelle reveals Super Eagles’ provisional squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Rwanda and South Africa next month in two do or die 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers games…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named 31 players in his provisional squad list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa next month, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Super Eagles will be looking to get back on track in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers series next month with games against Rwanda and South Africa.

Recall that earlier, Soccernet.ng reported that before the final squad list is revealed, there would be an initial provisional squad which would be announced today.

Soccernet.ng also reported that Nigerian prodigy Ebenezer Harcourt would get an invite. Sevilla's Akor Adams and Nice's Terem Moffi were also billed to make the provisional list.

The squad has now been announced, and worthy of note is that there is no Nigeria Premier Football League player. All the players in the provisional squad play their trades abroad.

Super Eagles' 31-man Provisional List

Eric Chelle’s 31-man provisional list for September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa.#SoarSuperEagles #Naija4theWin pic.twitter.com/kqbsVu5z1i

— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) August 22, 2025

Goalkeepers

Stanley Nwabili, Amas Obasogie, Adebayo Adeleye, Harcourt Ebenezer.

Defenders

William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Igoh Ogbu, Chidozie Awaziem, Felix Agu, Benjamin Fredrick.

Midfielders

Alexander Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Christantus Uche.

Forwards

Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Victor Boniface, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Sadiq Umar, Tolu Arokodare, Terem Moffi, Akor Adams.

The final squad will be revealed before the players resume camp.