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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic.
The list includes captain William Troost-Ekong, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, as well as midfield stalwarts Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi. Star forward Victor Osimhen and winger Moses Simon are also named.
Semi Ajayi, who missed the last two fixtures through injury, makes a return, while France-based Terem Moffi is recalled. Former junior international Olakunle Olusegun, who plies his trade in Russia, also earns a spot.
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Nigeria, currently third in Group C standings with 11 points, three points behind leaders Benin Republic and second-placed South Africa, will face Lesotho’s Crocodiles at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday, October 10.
The Super Eagles will then return to Uyo to battle Benin Republic in their final Matchday 10 clash on Tuesday, October 14.
The squad will assemble in Polokwane from Monday, October 6, with players flying in from their various bases across Europe and beyond.
23 Super Eagles Players for Lesotho and Benin World Cup Qualifiers
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania), Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece)
Defenders: William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia), Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany), Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium)
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England), Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey)
Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy), Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey), Moses Simon (Paris FC, France), Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland), Tolu Arokodare (Genk, Belgium), Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France), Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain), Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)
