Chelle Unveils 28-Man Super Eagles Squad for 2025 AFCON

Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Sékou Chelle, has announced a 28-man squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to kick off in Morocco on December 21, 2025.

The team features a mix of experienced players and new faces, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman leading the charge.

The squad includes notable returns, such as Cyprus-based goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, defender Igoh Ogbu, and forward Paul Onuachu.

New additions to the team include England-based defender Ryan Alebiosu, midfielders Usman Muhammed (Israel), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Italy), and Tochukwu Nnadi (Belgium), and Croatia-based forward Salim Fago Lawal.

Persecondnews reports that the Super Eagles will face Egypt in a friendly match on December 16, 2025, at the Cairo Stadium, before heading to Fès for their Group C matches.

Nigeria’s AFCON campaign begins on December 23, 2025, against Tanzania, followed by matches against Tunisia (December 27) and Uganda (December 30).

The Full Squad List:

Goalkeepers:
– Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
– Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
– Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)

Defenders:
– Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
– Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England)
– Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
– Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)
– Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France)
– Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)
– Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
– Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)

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

Forwards:
– Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy)
– Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England)
– Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)
– Simon Moses (Paris FC, France)
– Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain)
– Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)
– Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey)
– Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos FC, Greece)
– Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961, Croatia).