Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and the Republic of Benin in October.
Gatekeepers News reports that the list, unveiled on Friday morning, sees the return of Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf, and Olakunle Olusegun, while Sevilla striker Akor Adams has been handed his first-ever call-up. Team captain William Troost-Ekong will lead the squad.
Nigeria currently sits third on the qualification table with 11 points, trailing Benin Republic and South Africa who both have 14. The Super Eagles must secure victories in both fixtures to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Chelle’s men will face Lesotho away on October 10 before hosting Benin Republic in Nigeria on October 14 to conclude their qualifying campaign.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Adebayo Adeleye.
Defenders: Felix Agu, Bruno Onyemaechi, Bright Osayi, Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi.
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf.
Forwards: Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Tolu Arokodare, Victor Osimhen, Terem Moffi, Cyriel Dessers, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams, Olakunle Olusegun.
