Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced his provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, set to kick off later this month and run through January 2026.
The list, released on Tuesday via the team’s official X handle, features a strong mix of experience and rising talent. Top forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Tolu Arokodare headline the attack, while first-choice goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Stanley Nwabali also make the cut.
The midfield boasts established names including Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Frank Onyeka, supported by an array of emerging players.
Below is the full provisional squad:
Goalkeepers:
Maduka Okoye, Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye, Ebenezer Harcourt.
Defenders:
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, Emmanuel Michael.
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Tochukwu Nnadi, Usman Muhammed, Peter Agba, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Christantus Uche.
Forwards:
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, Adams Akor.
The final squad list is expected to be announced as the tournament draws closer.
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