Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named a 55-man provisional squad ahead of next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with key figures like William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Stanley Nwabali leading the roster.
The announcement marks the official start of Nigeria’s final preparations for the 35th edition of AFCON, where the Super Eagles will aim to reclaim the continental crown last won in 2013.
European Stars and Domestic Talent in the Mix
Chelle’s provisional squad features a mix of established stars from Europe’s top leagues alongside standout domestic players:
- Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye (Udinese), defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Simon Moses, Chidera Ejuke are all included.
- Demonstrating confidence in homegrown talent, Chelle also selected Nigeria Premier Football League players such as Abdulrasheed Shehu, Ebenezer Harcourt, Ekeson Okorie, Chisom Orji, and Adekunle Adeleke.
A final 28-man squad is expected to be confirmed in the coming days.
Super Eagles Camp and AFCON Group
The team will open camp in Egypt on 10 December, playing warm-up matches before heading to Morocco. The tournament kicks off on 21 December.
Nigeria has been drawn into Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda.
Full Super Eagles Provisional Squad for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers:
- Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
- Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
- Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy)
- Adebayo Adeleye (Volos, Greece)
- Francis Uzoho (Omonia, Cyprus)
- Ebenezer Harcourt (Sporting Lagos)
Defenders:
- William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia)
- Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
- Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England)
- Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England)
- Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)
- Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France)
- Zaidu Sanusi (Porto, Portugal)
- Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
- Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany)
- Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)
- Adekunle Adeleke (Abia Warriors)
Midfielders:
- Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England)
- Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England)
- Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA)
- Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey)
- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
- Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace, England)
- Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem, Belgium)
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy)
- Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa, Italy)
- Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel)
- Peter Agba (Maccabi Haifa, Israel)
- Tom Dele-Bashiru (Gençlerbirligi, Turkey)
Forwards:
- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy)
- Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham, England)
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey)
- Simon Moses (Paris FC, France)
- Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla, Spain)
- Tolu Arokodare (Wolves, England)
- Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain)
- Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)
- Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain)
- Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic, Scotland)
- Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England)
- Victor Boniface (Werder Bremen, Germany)
- Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor, Turkey)
- Terem Moffi (Nice, France)
- Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
- Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos, Greece)
- Abdulrasheed Shehu (Niger Tornadoes)
- Rafiu Durosinmi (Viktoria Plzen, Czech Republic)
- Ekeson Okorie (Nasarawa United)
- Chisom Orji (Warri Wolves)
- Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi (OH Leuven, Belgium)
- Philip Otele (Basel, Switzerland)
- Salim Fago Lawal (Istra 1961, Croatia)
- Emmanuel Michael (Linzer ASK, Austria)
