Tremendous eagles supervisor Eric Chelle right now Thursday, 17 September 2026, has named his squad for the September AFCON 2027 qualifiers in opposition to Madagascar in Uyo on 25 September 2026 and Guinea‑Bissau on 29 September 2026.
A significant shock on the listing is Victor Osimhen, who was injured throughout Galatasaray’s 3–2 win over Başakşehir on Friday, 4th September 2026.
Goalkeepers
- Arthur Okonkwo
- Maduka Okoye
- Stanley Nwabali
Defenders
- Bruno Onyemaechi
- Isaac James
- Benjamin Frederick
- Emmanuel Fernandez
- Oluwasemilogo Ajayi
- Calvin Bassey
- Chibuike Nwaiwu
- Vivid Osayi‑Samuel
- Olaoluwa Aina
Midfielders
- Alexander Iwobi
- Frank Onyeka
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Raphael Onyeka
Forwards
- Ademola Lookman
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Moses Simon
- Akor Adams
- Victor Osimhen
- Tolu Arokodare
- George Ilenikhena
Key Squad Notes
Benjamin Frederick has been known as again for each the AFCON qualifiers and the pleasant in opposition to Russia in October.
Femi Azeez was faraway from the listing to permit him correct relaxation. Eric Chelle consulted Brighton’s medical workforce, and each events agreed he needs to be unnoticed as he continues recovering from a hamstring damage suffered on 15 August 2026 whereas enjoying for Millwall. He has dedicated his future to Nigeria and will return throughout the subsequent worldwide break if absolutely match.
Stanley Nwabali returns to the nationwide workforce for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers and the Russia pleasant, becoming a member of Maduka Okoye and Arthur Okonkwo in a 3‑approach battle for the primary spot.
Alhassan Yusuf was unnoticed as a consequence of a hamstring damage.
Kelechi Iheanacho has been known as again for the pleasant in opposition to Russia in October.
Victor Osimhen Scenario
Softfootball has been notified that Victor Osimhen has acquired a Tremendous Eagles invitation regardless of nonetheless recovering from his groin/adductor damage. He was initially anticipated to overlook 2–3 weeks, however Chelle has included him whereas carefully monitoring his situation.
If Osimhen regains full health and passes the required assessments, he’ll honour the invitation. If he fails to fulfill medical necessities, he is not going to report for nationwide responsibility to keep away from aggravating the damage.
The precedence stays making certain Osimhen returns to full health for each membership and nation, reasonably than dashing him again prematurely.
