The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
The squad includes three goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali from Chippa United, Maduka Okoye of Udinese FC, and Amas Obasogie from Bendel Insurance FC. The defensive lineup features William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK), Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates), Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion), Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC), and Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest).
Midfielders selected are Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC), Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC), and Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC). The forward line includes Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan), Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli), Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC), Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen), Moses Simon (FC Nantes), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC), and Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest).
The Super Eagles will face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on September 7, before traveling to Kigali to take on the Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium on September 10. Players are expected to report in Uyo on September 2.
