2026 WCQ Playoffs: Chelle names Super Eagles squad for Gabon clash
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has finally released his squad list ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon next week.
The Super Eagles, who advanced to the playoffs as one of the best runners-up in the African qualifiers, will battle the Panthers on Thursday in a decisive first-leg encounter.
Chelle sticks with core stars
Chelle has retained key regulars such as Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and William Troost-Ekong.
Chidera Ejuke makes a return to the squad, while forward Olakunle Olusegun has been handed his maiden call-up following his standout club performances.
The Super Eagles will look to capitalize on their attacking depth and experience to gain an early advantage in the tie as they continue their push for a World Cup berth.
Full squad list
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali
Amas Obasogie
Maduka Okoye
Defenders:
William Troost-Ekong
Calvin Bassey
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Bruno Onyemaechi
Oluwasemilogo Ajayi
Chidozie Awaziem
Zaidu Sanusi
Benjamin Fredricks
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi
Frank Onyeka
Wilfred Ndidi
Raphael Onyedika
Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards:
Ademola Lookman
Moses Simon
Victor Osimhen
Tolu Arokodare
Chidera Ejuke
Akor Adams
Olakunle Olusegun
Samuel Chukwueze
