Official: Super Eagles squad announce for 2026 World Cup Playoffs

Nigeria's head coach, Eric Chelle, has named a 24-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The squad features captain William Ekong, inform striker Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Calvin Bassey, among others. Experienced midfielder Alex Iwobi and exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks are also included.

Nigeria will face Gabon in the first semi-final on Thursday at the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat.

*The 24-man squad:*

- Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Maduka Okoye

- Defenders: William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi, Benjamin Fredericks

- Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika

- Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Simon Moses, Chidera Ejuke, Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams, Olakunle Olusegun