Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has named a 28-man squad for Nigeria’s campaign at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in Morocco, with the tournament set to kick off in 10 days’ time.
Among the notable call-ups are goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
Also selected are Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon.
There is a recall for Cyprus-based goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, alongside returns for defender Igoh Ogbu and forward Paul Onuachu. Several players will be joining up with the senior team for the first time, including Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers), Usman Muhammed (Israel), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Italy), Tochukwu Nnadi (Belgium), and Salim Fago Lawal (Croatia).
The Super Eagles will play a warm-up game against Egypt on December 16 at the Cairo Stadium, before departing for Fès—their Group C base—on December 18.
Nigeria’s AFCON Fixtures (Group C):
– Nigeria vs Tanzania – Dec 23
– Nigeria vs Tunisia – Dec 27
– Nigeria vs Uganda – Dec 30
28-Man Squad for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers:
– Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
– Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
– Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)
Defenders:
– Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
– Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England)
– Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
– Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)
– Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France)
– Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)
– Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
– Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)
Midfielders:
– Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
– Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)
– Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey)
– Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
– Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem, Belgium)
– Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy)
– Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC, Italy)
– Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel)
Forwards:
– Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy)
– Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England)
– Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)
– Moses Simon (Paris FC, France)
– Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain)
– Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)
