2026 WCQ: Chelle Names Final 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for Rwanda, South Africa Clashes

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled his final 23-man list for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying encounters against Rwanda and South Africa in September.

The squad features experienced captain William Troost-Ekong, midfield maestro Wilfred Ndidi, and star forward Victor Osimhen, alongside 20 other players.

Despite concerns over his fitness, Stanley Nwabali has been cleared and returns between the sticks after being substituted in Chippa United’s last outing. In midfield, Ndidi and Alex Iwobi are expected to anchor proceedings, while the attacking charge will be spearheaded by Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.

Nigeria’s Final 23-Man Squad

Goalkeepers:

• Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
• Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
• Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece)

Defenders:

• William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia)
• Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
• Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
• Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
• Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)
• Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France)
• Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany)
• Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium)

Midfielders:

• Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
• Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)
• Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey)
• Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy)
• Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
• Christantus Uche (Getafe CF, Spain)

Forwards:

• Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy)
• Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)
• Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)
• Moses Simon (Paris FC, France)
• Cyriel Dessers (Rangers FC, Scotland)
• Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)

The Super Eagles will open camp in Uyo on Monday, September 1st. They are scheduled to face Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, September 6th, before jetting off to Bloemfontein to take on South Africa on Tuesday, September 9th.