Osimehn, Chukwueze in as Super Eagles Announce 24-Man Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-offs

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By Chimaobi Jose Nzoromobi 

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released a 24-man list of players invited to represent the Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off tournament.

Head coach Finidi George has assembled a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents as Nigeria looks to secure qualification for the global showpiece set to hold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Among the goalkeepers named are Stanley Nwabali of Chippa United (South Africa), Amas Obasogie of Singida Black Stars (Tanzania), and Maduka Okoye who plies his trade with Udinese in Italy.

The defensive lineup features captain William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia), Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), and Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece). Also included are Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), and Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium).

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Nigeria’s 24-Man Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament

Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania); Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy)

Defenders:
William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia); Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium)


Midfielders:

Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)


Forwards:

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham, England); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey); Moses Simon (Paris FC, France); Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla, Spain); Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain); Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)

The Super Eagles will be aiming to bounce back to the World Cup stage after missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar, with fans eagerly anticipating a strong showing from the team in the qualifiers.

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