Éric Chelle Names 24 Players for Super Eagles vs Russia Friendly

On September 17, 2026, Super Eagles Coach Éric Chelle unveiled a 24-player roster for an international friendly against Russia's senior national team, set to take place at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on October 6, 2026. The squad will be captained by Wilfred Ndidi and includes notable players such as ace forward Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Benjamin Fredricks.

The list also features Finland-based goalkeeper Samuel James and Switzerland-based defender Victory Akpe, both of whom will be making their debut in the Nigeria senior team camp. Other players called up include midfielders Raphael Onyedika and Chibuzo Nwoko, as well as forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Akor Adams.

The complete squad comprises goalkeepers Michael Atata, Samuel James, and Stanley Nwabali; defenders Kenneth Igboke, Isaac James, Benjamin Fredricks, Emmanuel Fernandez, Victory Akpe, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Abdullahi Bewene; midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Chibuzo Nwoko, Stephen Michael, Igor Wilfred, Ridwan Abdulrasaq, Suleiman Mubarak, and Aderemi Adeoye; and forwards Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Peter Edokpolor, Abubakar Umar, and Abdullahi Umar.