Super Eagles Squad Revealed For 2026 WCQ Showdowns vs Lesotho & Benin Republic

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a strong 23-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho’s Crocodiles and Benin Republic’s Squirrels, as reported by CompleteSports.com.

The squad features a mix of experience, firepower, and fresh blood, as Nigeria aims to bounce back and stay on course for a return to the World Cup.

Big Names Return As Eagles Reload

Captain William Troost-Ekong headlines the squad alongside key regulars such as:

• Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

• Alex Iwobi (Fulham)

• Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas)

• Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United)

• Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)

• Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan)

Also making a return after injury is Semi Ajayi (Hull City), while France-based striker Terem Moffi is back in contention.

New Faces: Akor Adams & Olusegun Called Up

The biggest headlines come from the new inclusions in the squad:

• Akor Adams (Sevilla FC) – The former junior international gets his first-ever Super Eagles invite after a strong start to life in Spain.

• Olakunle Olusegun (Pari NN, Russia) – A highly-rated winger who has impressed consistently in the Russian league.

Their addition reflects Chelle’s intent to broaden the attacking options and infuse youthful energy into the setup.

️ Match Schedule:

• Lesotho
  Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane (South Africa)
  Friday, 10 October – Matchday 9

• Benin Republic
  Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo
  Tuesday, 14 October – Final Group Game

The team will converge in Polokwane on Monday, 6 October to begin preparations.

Full 23-Man Squad Breakdown

Goalkeepers:

• Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)

• Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)

• Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece)

️ Defenders:

• William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia)

• Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England)

• Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England)

• Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)

• Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)

• Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany)

• Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium)

Midfielders:

• Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

• Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)

• Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA)

• Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey)

⚔️ Forwards:

• Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey)

• Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)

• Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy)

• Moses Simon (Paris FC, France)

• Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland)

• Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France)

• Tolu Arokodare (Genk, Belgium)

• Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)

• Olakunle Olusegun (Pari NN, Russia)

Final Word: Eyes on Uyo

The pressure is mounting as Nigeria looks to recover from past qualifying setbacks. With new additions and key players returning to form, Chelle has the tools to engineer a successful window.

The coming fixtures could define the Super Eagles’ road to 2026. Will this squad rise to the challenge?