Morocco 2025: Chelle Unveils Star-Studded 28-Man Super Eagles Squad for 35th AFCON
Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has released a formidable 28-man Super Eagles squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament set to kick off in Morocco in just 10 days. The list features a blend of experienced internationals, emerging talents, and exciting returnees.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, and Zaidu Sanusi, midfield anchors Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, as well as prolific forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman headline the squad.
Chelle also included reliable names such as Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Samuel Chukwueze, and Moses Simon.
The squad welcomes back Cyprus-based goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, defender Igoh Ogbu, and striker Paul Onuachu. Fresh faces earning their first national call-up include England-based Ryan Alebiosu, Israeli midfielder Usman Muhammed, Italy’s Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Belgium-based Tochukwu Nnadi, and Croatia-based forward Salim Fago Lawal.
Ahead of the AFCON opener, the Super Eagles will test their readiness against the Pharaohs of Egypt in a high-profile friendly at the Cairo Stadium on Tuesday, 16th December. The team will then depart Cairo two days later for Fès, their base for Group C fixtures.
Nigeria, three-time African champions, will begin their campaign against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars on 23rd December, before facing Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles on 27th December and rounding off the group stage with Uganda’s Cranes on 30th December.
Nigeria’s 28-Man Squad for AFCON 2025 (Morocco)
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)
Defenders:
Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic); Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem, Belgium); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy); Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC, Italy); Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel)
Forwards:
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Moses Simon (Paris FC, France); Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain); Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain); Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey); Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos FC, Greece); Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961, Croatia)