Osimhen Included in Super Eagles Squad for AFCON Qualifiers

Eric Chelle, the coach of the Super Eagles, has announced the squad for Nigeria's AFCON 2027 qualifiers, featuring Victor Osimhen despite his recent exclusion from Galatasaray due to a three-week injury lay-off. Nigeria will host Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in their first two qualifiers, followed by an international friendly against Russia.

The squad includes goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, and Arthur Okonkwo, creating competition for the position. Defenders in the squad are Olarenwaju Kayode, Olaoluwa Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Bruno Onyemaechi.

Midfielders include Alexander Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Frank Onyeka, while forwards include Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, and Tolu Arokodare. New players George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor have also been called up.

Kelechi Iheanacho is absent from this squad but is listed for the friendly against Russia, which will serve as a test ahead of the qualifiers.