Chelle Names 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for Iran, Jordan Friendlies
Éric Chelle has unveiled a 23-man squad for the Nigeria national football team’s upcoming international friendlies against Iran national football team and Jordan national football team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The squad features key names including captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman, alongside regulars such as Maduka Okoye, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Frank Onyeka, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams, and Paul Onuachu.
There are also maiden call-ups for Emmanuel Fernandez, Philip Otele, and Collins Yira Sor, reflecting Chelle’s intent to integrate new talents into the squad.
The Super Eagles will face Iran in Antalya on March 27 before taking on Jordan on March 31. Both matches were initially scheduled to be played in Amman but were moved due to the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.
Full Squad List:
Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye (Udinese Calcio), Adebayo Adeleye (Volos F.C.), Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia)
Defenders: Calvin Bassey (Fulham F.C.), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City A.F.C.), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City F.C.), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos F.C.), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto), Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague), Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers F.C.)
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham F.C.), Frank Onyeka (Coventry City F.C.), Wilfred Ndidi (Be?ikta? J.K.), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge KV), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (S.S. Lazio)
Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham F.C.), Moses Simon (Paris FC), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor), Akor Adams (Sevilla FC), Philip Otele (Hamburger SV), Collins Yira Sor (KRC Genk).
The friendlies will provide Chelle with a valuable opportunity to assess his squad as preparations continue for upcoming competitive fixtures.
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