Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
The team selection includes Victor Collins from Nasarawa United as the sole home-based player. Meanwhile, Gabriel Osho, a defender from AJ Auxerre, is set to potentially make his debut for the Nigerian national team, having received his second call-up.
Star forward Victor Osimhen, who had missed previous matches due to injury, has returned to bolster the squad.
The Super Eagles will face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday, November 14. Four days later, they will host the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa).
Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy).
Amas Obasogie (Fasil Kenema SC, Ethiopia).
Defenders:
William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia).
Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey).
Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal).
Gabriel Osho (AJ Auxerre, France).
Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England).
Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England).
Victor Collins (Nasarawa United, Nigeria).
Midfielders:
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England).
Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium).
Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA).
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy).
Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany).
Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England).
Forwards:
Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy).
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey).
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy).
Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC, Spain).
Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany).
Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France).
Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain).
The Super Eagles are gearing up for these crucial matches as they aim to secure qualification for the continental tournament.
