SUPER Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has released the squad lists for the upcoming 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, as well as an international friendly against Russia.
News Point Nigeria Sport reports that Nigeria will face Madagascar on September 25 before taking on Guinea-Bissau on September 29, while the Super Eagles are scheduled to play Russia in a friendly on October 6.
Ola Aina makes his return after missing recent international action, while Benjamin Fredricks is back after recovering from an injury layoff.
Youngster George Ilenikhena has also earned a call-up, with LASK’s Moses Usor receiving his first inclusion in the squad. Ajax forward Tolu Arokodare and Chippa United goalie Stanley Nwabali also return to the team.
Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Stanley Nwabali and Samuel Chukwueze are among the headline names included for the qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Nigeria will face Madagascar on September 25, 2026, before taking on Guinea-Bissau on September 29.
Full Super Eagles squad for AFCON qualifiers:
Goalkeepers
Arthur Okonkwo
Maduka Okoye
Stanley Nwabali
Defenders
Bruno Onyemaechi
Isaac James
Benjamin Fredricks
Emmanuel Fernandez
Oluwasemilogo Ajayi
Calvin Bassey
Chibuike Nwaiwu
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Olaoluwa Aina
Midfielders
Alexander Iwobi
Frank Onyeka
Wilfred Ndidi
Raphael Onyedika
Forwards
Ademola Lookman
Samuel Chukwueze
Moses Simon
Akor Adams
Victor Osimhen
Tolu Arokodare
George Ilenikhena
Moses Usor
A separate squad has also been listed for the October 6 friendly against Russia:
Goalkeepers
Chibuzor Atata
Samuel James
Stanley Nwabali
Defenders
Kenneth Igboke
Isaac James
Benjamin Fredricks
Emmanuel Fernandez
Victory Akpe
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Abdullahi Bewane
Midfielders
Wilfred Ndidi
Chibuzo Nwoko
Fumen Michael
Georges Wilfred
Popoola Abdulrasaq
Suleiman Mubarak
Jacob Adeoye
Raphael Onyedika
Forwards
Kelechi Iheanacho
Edokpolor Peter
Moses Simon
Akor Adams
Umar Abubakar
Abdullahi Umar