FULL LIST: Chelle names 24-man squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania. According a statement obtained from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF’s) website on Saturday, Team captain Wilfred Ndidi headlines the squad alongside defenders Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and forwards Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams. Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Arthur Okonkwo and Francis Uzoho are also included in the squad. Other notable selections include Ola Aina, Benjamin Fredricks, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Abdullahi Bewene, Tochukwu Nnadi, Samson Tijani and Taiwo Awoniyi.