Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has announced its final 28‑player squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Eric Chelle trimmed the original 50‑man list ahead of the tournament, meeting the December 10 deadline for squad submissions. The most notable absence is captain William Troost‑Ekong, who recently retired from international football. Vice‑captains Wilfred Ndidi and Victor Osimhen are expected to assume leadership roles throughout the campaign.
The goalkeeping department will be anchored by Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania) and Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus). The defensive line features Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England), Bright Osayi‑Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic) and Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England).
In midfield, the Super Eagles will rely on Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England), Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş, Turkey), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem, Belgium), Fisayo Dele‑Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC, Italy) and Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel).
The forward line is led by Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy) and Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham, England), supported by Simon Moses (Paris FC, France), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla, Spain), Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos, Greece) and Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961, Croatia).
With a blend of seasoned internationals and emerging talent, the Super Eagles aim to make a strong impression at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The squad selection marks a crucial step toward that goal, and the team now turns to intensive training and strategic planning to prepare for the competition.
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