Ekong, Iwobi, Osimhen, 28 Others in Provisional

Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has selected William Ekong as team captain for the provisional squad of 31 players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The squad includes key players such as Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Victor Osimhen, as well as youthful talents like Ebenezer Harcourt and Bright Bruno Onyemaechi.

The team will also see the return of goalkeeper Adeleye Adebayo and forward Terem Moffi. Nigeria will face Rwanda on September 6 and South Africa on September 9 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

The squad will begin training in Uyo on September 1 in preparation for the crucial matches. Chelle expressed confidence in the selected players and their ability to deliver positive results for Nigeria.