The highly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is just around the corner, and the football world is already abuzz with the leaked provisional squad for the Super Eagles. Head coach, Jose Peseiro, has reportedly compiled a list of 40 players, stirring up excitement and speculation among fans and pundits alike.
Among the notable new additions are goalkeepers Stanley Nwabili and Christian Nwoke, along with Alhassan Yusuf. With the squad set to be trimmed down to 27 players by January 3, 2024, the football community is rife with anticipation and conjecture as to who will make the final cut.
The Super Eagles find themselves in Group A, pitted against hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau. The stage is set for an exhilarating display of African football prowess, with the three-time champions kicking off their campaign against Equatorial Guinea at the Alhassan Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan on January 14.
As the countdown to the tournament begins, let’s take a closer look at the provisional squad that has set tongues wagging in the world of football:
#### The Full Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers:
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Adebayo Adeleye
3. Ojo Olorunleke
4. Stanley Nwabali
5. Amas Obasogie
6. Christian Nwoke
Defenders:
1. Ola Aina
2. Bright Osayi-Samuel
3. Tyronne Ebuehi
4. Jamilu Collins
5. Zaidu Sanusi
6. Bruno Onyemaechi
7. William Troost-Ekong
8. Semi Ajayi
9. Calvin Bassey
10. Kenneth Omeruo
11. Kevin Akpoguma
12. Chidozie Awaziem
13. Jordan Torunarigha
Midfielders:
1. Wilfred Ndidi
2. Frank Onyeka
3. Joe Aribo
4. Alex Iwobi
5. Alhassan Yusuf
6. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
7. Raphael Onyedika Nwadike
8. Kelechi Nwakali
Attackers:
1. Victor Osimhen
2. Victor Boniface
3. Terem Moffi
4. Umar Sadiq
5. Ahmed Musa
6. Paul Onuachu
7. Cyriel Dessers
8. Ademola Lookman
9. Nathan Tella
10. Moses Simon
11. Emmanuel Dennis
12. Samuel Chukwueze
13. Kelechi Iheanacho
The leaked squad has ignited fervent discussions and fervor within football circles, and as the AFCON draws near, all eyes are on the Super Eagles as they aim to showcase their talent and tenacity on the grand stage of African football. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds and the final squad takes shape, promising an enthralling spectacle for football enthusiasts across the globe.
