Eric Chelle Names Super Eagles Squad for AFCON Qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 24-man squad for Nigeria's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania. Notably absent from the selection are Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray, who is recovering from a successful knee operation and will be out for at least three weeks, and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, whose omission was a deliberate choice by Chelle.

The squad includes goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali of Chippa United, Francis Uzoho of Omonia FC, and Arthur Okonkwo of Charlton Athletic. Defenders consist of Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest), Calvin Bassey (Fulham), Semi Ajayi (Hull City), and others.

Midfield sees the return of Yusuf Alhassan (New England Revolution), Tochukwu Nnadi (Marseille), and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio), while Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas) and Alex Iwobi (Fulham) are also included. With Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho absent, Chelle has selected Tolu Arokodare (Ajax) and Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry) to lead the attack.

The first match is scheduled for November 13 in Uyo, followed by a return fixture in Tanzania on November 17.