Osimhen, Ndidi, Iwobi, 21 Others in Chelle’s Eagles to Kickstart 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
Duro Ikhazuagbe Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled his 24-man squad to kickstart Nigeria’s race to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Highlighting the squad is
Super Eagles' coach Eric Chelle has announced his 24-man squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The team includes key players Victor Osimhen, Captain Wilfred Ndidi, and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, along with defenders Semi Ajayi, Alex Iwobi, and midfielders Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika. The squad also features forwards Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, and Samuel Chukwueze.
England-based defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Benjamin Fredricks return to the roster, while goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and defender Chibuike Nwaiwu will compete for positions. The 24-man squad will kick off the qualifiers with a home match against Madagascar on September 25 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, followed by a trip to Guinea-Bissau for a match against the Wild Dogs on September 29.
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