Chelle names 23-man Super Eagles squad for Lesotho, Benin World Cup Qualifiers...

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a 23-man list for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clashes against Lesotho and Benin Republic.

CBI News reports that the roster features captain William Troost-Ekong, midfield engine Alex Iwobi, and star striker Victor Osimhen, as the team looks to revive its qualifying campaign.

Also included are goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey and Bright Osayi-Samuel, as well as midfield anchor Wilfred Ndidi and winger Simon Moses.

Nottingham Forest defender Semi Ajayi makes a return after missing the September fixtures due to injury. France-based forward Terem Moffi and Russia-based youngster Olakunle Olusegun have also been recalled.

The Eagles will assemble in Polokwane, South Africa, on October 6, where they face Lesotho on October 10 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Four days later, they will return home to Uyo to confront group leaders Benin in what could prove decisive.

Nigeria currently sits third in Group C, trailing Benin and South Africa, with just two automatic qualification slots up for grabs.

Full Super Eagles Squad

Goalkeepers

Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)

Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)

Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece)

Defenders

William Troost-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, England)

Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England)

Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA)

Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey)

Forwards

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy)

Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey)

Simon Moses (Paris FC, France)

Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland)

Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)

Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France)

Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain)

Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)