Super Eagles head coach. Eric Chelle has named his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa next month.
Despite injury concerns from his club outing earlier this week, Stanley Nwabali has made the cut and is expected to retain his No. 1 spot between the sticks. He will be supported by Amas Obasogie and Adebayo Adeleye.
Captain William Ekong leads a defensive unit that also includes Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and
Bruno Onyemaechi, while Chidozie Awaziem, Felix Agu, and rising talent Benjamin Fredericks provide depth.
In midfield, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Frank Onyeka make the list, joined by Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-
Bashiru, and Spain-based youngster Christantus Uche.
Up front, Chelle has named a strong attack led by Victor Osimhen, alongside Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC), Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Cyriel Dessers, and Toluwalase Arokodare as Nigeria hunt for vital points on the road to 2026.
The Super Eagles, who have managed just one win in their last six outings, will be looking to bounce back in style against their Group C rivals.
Nigeria will host the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, 6th September, before jetting off to Bloemfontein for a high-stakes clash with Bafana Bafana on Tuesday, 9th September.
