Forward of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which resume this September 2026, the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria have introduced key additions to their squad as they put together to face Madagascar on 23 September and Guinea‑Bissau on 27 September.
Arthur Okonkwo
Coach Eric Chelle has included Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo in Nigeria’s squad for the AFCON qualifiers later this month.
Nigeria will host Madagascar on 25 September earlier than travelling to face Guinea‑Bissau on 29 September. Okonkwo at present has two caps for Nigeria after making his debut through the Tremendous Eagles’ Unity Cup triumph at The Valley in the summertime of 2026.
Isaac James
Alverca left‑again Isaac James has acquired his first‑ever invitation to the Nigeria senior nationwide group. The 22‑yr‑outdated has been included in Eric Chelle’s provisional squad for the qualifiers in opposition to Madagascar and Guinea‑Bissau.
James has impressed along with his performances for Alverca, with Chelle’s scouts monitoring him thrice this season earlier than his name‑up. He has already registered two assists in 5 appearances, incomes recognition for his consistency.
George Ilenikhena
George Ilenikhena has been handed his first‑ever senior nationwide group name‑up following his blistering begin to the season in Saudi Arabia. The 20‑yr‑outdated ahead scored a brace in Al‑Ittihad’s 2–1 victory over Al‑Nassr, taking his tally to 5 objectives in 5 appearances throughout all competitions.
Eric Chelle efficiently satisfied the striker, born in Nigeria however raised in France to commit his worldwide future to the Tremendous Eagles regardless of youth‑degree curiosity from France. Ilenikhena is anticipated so as to add tempo, power and a goalscoring risk to Nigeria’s assault as Chelle begins shaping his squad for the AFCON qualifying marketing campaign.
