{
  "id": 18786010,
  "title": "FULL LIST: Chelle names 24-man squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/full-list-chelle-names-24-man-squad-for-2027-afcon-qualifiers-18786010",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T20:54:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-chelle-names-24-man-squad-for-2027-afcon-qualifiers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Nigeria Football Federation has announced a 24-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania. Head coach Éric Chelle has selected captain Wilfred Ndidi 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 complete the squad. Nigeria will host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on November 13, before traveling to Zanzibar for the return fixture on November 17. These matches are crucial for Nigeria's qualification hopes, as they currently occupy second position in Group L and must secure victories in both encounters to strengthen their chances of claiming the group's only qualification ticket for the 2027 tournament in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "AFCON 2027Q: Chelle names 24 players for Tanzania double-header",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/afcon-2027q-chelle-names-24-players-for-tanzania-double-header",
        "published": "2026-11-07T13:39:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Chelle leaves Okoye, in-form Iheanacho out of Super Eagles squad for Tanzania ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/chelle-leaves-okoye-in-form-iheanacho-out-of-super-eagles-squad-for",
        "published": "2026-11-07T15:23:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}