With the roar of millions behind them, the Super Eagles are set for battle! Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has unveiled his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe—two fixtures that could shape the team’s journey to football’s biggest stage.
From the rock-solid presence of captain William Troost-Ekong to the electric pace of Victor Osimhen, Chelle has struck a balance between seasoned warriors and emerging talents. The squad features trusted defenders like Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina, midfield maestros Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi, and attacking firepower from the likes of Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, and Samuel Chukwueze.
Notably, Czech Republic-based Igoh Ogbu earns his spot, alongside homegrown sensation Papa Daniel Mustapha and Belgium-based striker Tolu Arokodare. These fresh faces will be eager to prove themselves on the grand stage.
Nigeria’s journey kicks off with a tense showdown against Group C leaders Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, March 21. Four days later, the Eagles return to familiar territory, hosting Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. With the World Cup dream at stake, every pass, tackle, and goal will be crucial.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers
- Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
- Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
- Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars, Nigeria)
Defenders
- William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)
- Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece)
- Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
- Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
- Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
Midfielders
- Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)
- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
- Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA)
- Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
- Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England)
- Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes, Nigeria)
Forwards
- Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)
- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy)
- Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
- Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France)
- Sadiq Umar (Valencia FC, Spain)
- Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
- Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)
With a squad brimming with talent, passion, and determination, Nigeria’s mission is clear—secure six crucial points and take a giant leap toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the countdown begins, fans across the globe are rallying behind the team, hoping to witness history in the making.
Can the Super Eagles soar high and conquer Rwanda and Zimbabwe? The stage is set, the warriors are ready, and the battle begins now!
