Éric Chelle announces Nigeria's squad for AFCON qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has announced a 24-man squad for Nigeria's crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against Tanzania. Notably absent from the squad is striker Kelechi Iheanacho.

Key players retained include captain Wilfred Ndidi, defenders Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and forwards Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, and Akor Adams. The squad also features goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo, along with defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Benjamin Fredricks.

Nigeria will host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on November 13, before traveling to Zanzibar for the return match at the Amman Stadium on November 17. Currently in second place in Group L, the Super Eagles aim to secure maximum points to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.