Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced his first-ever provisional squad, naming 35 players for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe this month.
The list features a blend of experience and fresh talent, with Ahmed Musa returning to the squad alongside assistant captain William Troost-Ekong and Joe Aribo. Chelle has also handed call-ups to six new faces, including home-based stars Papa Mustapha, Kayode Bankole, and Ifeanyi Emmanuel Onyebuchi.
The Super Eagles will face Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 before hosting Zimbabwe on March 25, as they look to revive their World Cup qualification hopes.
Notable Inclusions & Key Squad Selections:
🔹 Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman, and Victor Boniface lead the attack.
🔹 Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Raphael Onyedika control the midfield.
🔹 Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, and Calvin Bassey anchor the defense.
🔹 Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, and Kayode Bankole selected as goalkeepers.
The squad selection signals Chelle’s intent to inject fresh energy into the team while maintaining a strong core of experienced players. Fans eagerly await how his tactical approach will reshape the Eagles’ World Cup qualification campaign.
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