By Daily Sports Nigeria on November 8, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon, with Victor Osimhen and Tolu Arokodare spearheading the attack and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye making a return.
The squad also sees the comeback of several players who missed the October international window, including defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Chidozie Awaziem, midfielder Raphael Onyedika, and Chidera Ejuke of Sevilla.
Nigeria remains in contention for a World Cup ticket after finishing second in Group C of the African qualifiers, progressing as one of the best runners-up.
The Super Eagles will face the Panthers of Gabon in the first semi-final on Thursday, November 13, at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco.
The winner will battle either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final on Sunday, November 16, at the same venue.
Full list
Goalkeepers
Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye and Amas Obasogie
Defenders
Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Chidozie Awaziem, and William Ekong
Midfielders
Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, and Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards
Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams, Toluwalase Arokodare, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Chidera Ejuke, and Olakunle Olusegun
Source Punch Ng
Posted November 8, 2025
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