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Super Eagles head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has announced his squad for the upcoming international fixtures, with notable inclusions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s attack.
Among the new faces is Chidera Ejuke, the Sevilla forward who is making his much-anticipated return to the national team for the first time since 2022. His inclusion offers a fresh dimension to the Super Eagles’ attacking options, adding flair and versatility to an already formidable frontline.
Ejuke joins a list of forwards featuring high-profile names such as AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze and Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface. Eguavoen’s selection reflects a balance of experience and youth, as the team gears up for crucial matches ahead.
Among the goalkeepers called up are Stanley Nwabali of Chippa United, South Africa, and Maduka Okoye of Udinese, who has been a consistent presence for the national team. Amas Obasogie, playing for Fasil Kenema SC in Ethiopia, is another fresh inclusion in the squad.
The defense will be anchored by seasoned players like William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia) and Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahçe SK, Turkey), while new blood such as Benjamin Tanimu from Crawley Town in England adds depth.
The midfield is packed with talent, including Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Fulham’s Alex Iwobi, alongside emerging stars like Fisayo Dele-Bashiru of Lazio FC, Italy, and Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge, Belgium.
Here is the full squad list:
Goalkeepers
- Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
- Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)
- Amas Obasogie (Fasil Kenema SC, Ethiopia)
Defenders
- William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)
- Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahçe SK, Turkey)
- Benjamin Tanimu (Crawley Town, England)
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal)
- Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England)
- Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
- Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
Midfielders
- Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)
- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
- Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA)
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy)
- Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)
- Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
Forwards
- Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)
- Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain)
- Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC, Spain)
- Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
- Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France)
- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy)
- Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England)
With Ejuke’s return and the infusion of fresh talent, Eguavoen’s squad looks well-prepared to challenge opponents and build momentum heading into their next set of fixtures.