Nigeria’s Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco, recalling Maduka Okoye and Raphael Onyedika to boost the team’s chances against Gabon.
🚨🇳🇬 OFFICIAL: Super Eagles squad list for the #WCQ Play-Off tournament in Morocco 🇲🇦
24 players called up — 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 5 midfielders and 8 forwards.
Maduka Okoye returns to the team, with Chidera Ejuke also making the cut. 💪 pic.twitter.com/SYqRwzB6gO
— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) November 8, 2025
According to Arise News reporting, Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has announced Nigeria’s 24-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Morocco, with goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and midfielder Raphael Onyedika making notable returns.
Captain William Ekong headlines the squad alongside striker Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey. Also listed are 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, defender Benjamin Fredericks, and midfielders Frank Onyeka and Wilfred Ndidi. Forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman complete the experienced core.
Nigeria will face Gabon in the first semi-final at the 22,000-capacity Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat, while Cameroon plays DR Congo at the El-Barid Stadium.
Chelle also recalled Spain-based forward Chidera Ejuke, with Tolu Arokodare, Jerome Akor Adams, and Olusegun Olakunle joining the attack. Defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi will miss the match due to suspension.
Players are expected to arrive in Rabat on Monday, November 10.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers – Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars), Maduka Okoye (Udinese).
Defenders – William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi, Benjamin Fredericks.
Midfielders – Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika.
Forwards – Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Simon Moses, Chidera Ejuke, Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams, Olakunle Olusegun.
BREAKING : Despite another assist Last Night For Werder Bremen Victor Boniface Has NOT BEEN CALLED UP To The Nigerian Super Eagles squad again For The world cup playoffs against Gabon.
What are your Thoughts 🦅… pic.twitter.com/eMUVWqsW22
— Mr. Nigerian Football (@AJSilverCFC) November 8, 2025