Julius OkorieSuper Eagles Coach Eric Chelle is set for business after releasing his provisional list for the double header World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
The 39-man-squad made up of five goalkeepers, 10 midfielders, 10 defenders and 14 forwards saw the return of Ahmed Musa and inclusion of four other league players. Reigning African Footballer of the year and Atalanta strong man, Ademola Lookman expectedly featured prominently in the strikers list with Glatasaray hit man, Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho among others.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn the Super Eagles’ goalkeeping department, Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United), who delivered a standout performance at AFCON 2023, is joined by Maduka Okoye (Udinese), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars), Adeleye Adebayo (Enosis Paralimni), and Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars), creating a competitive environment for the position.
The defence sees the return of experienced players such as William Troost-Ekong, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Calvin Bassey, while Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International) receives his first call-up, adding new energy to the backline.
Leading the midfield is Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi, complemented by Fulham’s Alex Iwobi and Southampton’s Joe Aribo. They are joined by Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Also included is rising star Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)
Full List Of The Provisional 39-man Squad Invited For March International Break:
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Adeleye Adebayo (Enosis Paralimni, Cyprus); Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
Defenders:
William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece); Gabriel Osho (AJ Auxerre, France); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic); Jordan Torunarigha (Gent FC, Belgium); Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International)
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Midfielders:
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy); Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Anthony Dennis (Goztepe SK, Turkey); Chrisantus Uche (Getafe CF, Spain); Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)
Forwards:
Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough FC, England); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Simon Moses (FC Nantes, France); Sadiq Umar (Valencia FC, Spain); Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Cyriel Dessers (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium); Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain); Paul Onuachu (Southampton FC, England); Ahmed Musa (Kano Pillars); Jerome Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain
Super Eagles take on Rwanda in the double header World Cup qualifier on March 21 in Kigali, followed by a clash against Zimbabwe on March 24 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
