The Super Eagles of Nigeria have announced their provisional squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Coach Eric Chelle released the list on the team’s official X account, revealing a strong lineup of players.
The squad includes notable forwards such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Tolu Arokodare, who are expected to lead the team’s attack. In the midfield, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Frank Onyeka will provide support. Goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Stanley Nwabali have also been included in the list.
The 2025 AFCON is scheduled to take place later this month and will conclude in January 2026. The Nigerian team will face stiff competition from other African nations, but with a strong squad, they are poised to make a significant impact in the tournament.
The full provisional squad consists of 36 players, including six goalkeepers, 13 defenders, 12 midfielders, and 11 forwards. The goalkeepers include Maduka Okoye, Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye, and Ebenezer Harcourt. The defenders are William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Semi Ajayi, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Igoh Ogbu, Chidozie Awaziem, Felix Agu, Ryan Alebiosu, Adeleke Adekunle, and Emmanuel Michael.
The midfielders are Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Tochukwu Nnadi, Usman Muhammed, Peter Agba, Tom Dele-Bashiru, and Christantus Uche. The forwards are Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Victor Boniface, Cyriel Dessers, Sadiq Umar, Nathan Tella, Tolu Arokodare, Chidera Ejuke, Olakunle Olusegun, Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Paul Onuachu, Abdulrasshed Shehu, Rafiu Durosinmi, Ekeson Okorie, Chisom Orji, Philip Otele, Salim Fago, Ikwuemesi Chukwubuikem, and Adams Akor.
The announcement of the provisional squad marks an important milestone in the team’s preparation for the 2025 AFCON. With a strong lineup of players, the Super Eagles are expected to make a significant impact in the tournament. As the competition approaches, fans and supporters will be eagerly watching the team’s progress, hoping for a successful campaign.
