World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Coach Unveils 31-Man Squad for Rwanda, South Africa
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a 31-man provisional squad ahead of Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
Nigeria will first host Rwanda in September before traveling to Bloemfontein on September 9 to battle South Africa in a must-win clash. With the Eagles sitting fourth in Group C with just seven points—behind South Africa, Rwanda, and Benin Republic—the two matches are crucial to keeping their qualification hopes alive.
Chelle retained trusted names like Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Stanley Nwabali, Calvin Bassey, and William Troost-Ekong. Sevilla striker Jerome Adams has been handed his maiden call-up, while Terem Moffi returns after a long injury layoff.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Adebayo Adeleye, Harcourt Ebenezer.
Defenders:
William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Igoh Ogbu, Chidozie Awaziem, Felix Agu, Benjamin Fredrick.
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Christantus Uche.
Forwards:
Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Victor Boniface, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Sadiq Umar, Tolu Arokodare, Terem Moffi, Akor Adams.
With just four games left in the qualifiers, Nigeria must secure maximum points to stand a strong chance of booking a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
