Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon, with Victor Osimhen and Tolu Arokodare spearheading the attack and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye making a return.
The squad also sees the comeback of several players who missed the October international window, including defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Chidozie Awaziem, midfielder Raphael Onyedika, and Chidera Ejuke of Sevilla.
The squad features a strong core of regulars instrumental to the team’s progress, including Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, captain William Troost-Ekong of Al-Kholood, and Fulham’s duo, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze.
They are joined by key players like Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Calvin Bassey (Fulham), and Simon Moses (Paris FC). The selection also highlights emerging talents such as fast-rising defender Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC) and forwards Akor Adams (Sevilla) and Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
Every invited player is expected to fly into Morocco and converge in Rabat on Monday, November 10th. Nigeria will face Gabon in the first semi-final of the playoffs at the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat, Morocco on November 13.
