Nigeria: the Super Eagles squad for AFCON 2025 with several returns and new faces | OneFootball

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Nigeria: the Super Eagles squad for AFCON 2025 with several returns and new faces

Nigeria has officially unveiled its squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Eric Chelle has selected 28 players to represent the Super Eagles, blending established stars with promising young talents.

Mainstays remain in the squad

The key players are present. Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, and Victor Osimhen will form the backbone of the team. Francis Uzoho returns as goalkeeper after his stint at Omonia, while Paul Onuachu rejoins the group following a few absences.

Newcomers to watch

Several young players make their debut. In defense, Ryan Alebiosu from Blackburn Rovers and Igoh Ogbu from Slavia Prague join the team to bolster the central backline.

In midfield, youth takes center stage with the inclusion of Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, developed at Inter Milan and Remo Stars Academy, along with Usman Muhammed, who plays in Israel, and Tochukwu Nnadi, a former pillar of the Flying Eagles.

Up front, Lawal Salim Fago, a striker based in Croatia, brings a fresh attacking option.

Group C and upcoming fixtures

Nigeria will compete in Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda. The campaign kicks off on December 23 against Tanzania at the Fès Sports Complex. The group’s key clash is set for December 27 against Tunisia, already billed as a decisive battle for qualification.

The full squad

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars), Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC)

Defenders: Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague), Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers)

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC), Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC), Raphaël Onyedika (Club Brugge), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC), Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias), Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem)

Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC), Moses Simon (Paris FC), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC), Akor Adams (Sevilla FC), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS), Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos FC), Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961)