Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled the final 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. This marks his first official task as the head coach of the three-time African champions.
Prior to selecting the final team, which includes three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders, and seven strikers, Chelle revealed a preliminary roster of 39 individuals last week. The squad consists of both new and seasoned players.
Final Squad List:
Goalkeepers:
- Amas Obasogie
- Kayode Bankole
- Stanley Nwabali
Defenders:
- Bright Osayi-Samuel
- Bruno Onyemaechi
- Calvin Bassey
- Ola Aina
- Igoh Ogbu
- William Troost-Ekong
Midfielders:
- Alex Iwobi
- Alhassan Yusuf
- Joe Aribo
- Papa Daniel Mustapha
- Raphael Onyedika
- Wilfred Ndidi
Forwards:
- Ademola Lookman
- Moses Simon
- Nathan Tella
- Sadiq Umar
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Tolu Arokodare
- Victor Boniface
- Victor Osimhen
Nigeria will start their effort to guarantee a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by playing Rwanda first, then Zimbabwe.
