Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco (AFCON 2025).
The list follows the release of a provisional 54-man squad last week, which was trimmed to meet tournament requirements.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has made the final squad despite earlier concerns over hand and ankle injuries. He will be joined by Francis Uzoho and Amas Obasogie in goal.
Nigeria’s attacking line features Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen alongside Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, and Moses Simon. Paul Onuachu and Cyriel Dessers have been recalled, with Sevilla duo Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke also included.
Full 28-Man Squad:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania), Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)
Defenders: Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England), Oluwasemilogo 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), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC, Italy), Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel), Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem, Belgium)
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)
The Super Eagles will now focus on final preparations ahead of AFCON 2025, with Chelle’s squad combining experienced internationals and emerging talents to compete for the continental title.
