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, unveiling a strong lineup that includes notable forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Tolu Arokodare, who are expected to lead the attack. In midfield, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka will provide support, while the goalkeeping department features Maduka Okoye and Stanley Nwabali among others.
The 2025 AFCON is scheduled to begin later this month and will conclude in January 2026. Nigeria will face stiff competition from other African nations, but with a robust squad they are poised to make a significant impact. The full provisional roster comprises 36 players: six goalkeepers, 13 defenders, 12 midfielders and 11 forwards.
The goalkeepers are Maduka Okoye, Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye and Ebenezer Harcourt. The defenders include 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 midfield contingent features 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 tournament. With this strong lineup, the Super Eagles are expected to make a significant impact, and fans will be watching closely as the competition approaches, hoping for a successful campaign.
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