Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen, has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Rwanda and Benin.Â
The squad sees the return of star players Victor Osimhen and Sadiq Umar as the 2013 AFCON champions aim to secure their spot in next year’s tournament in Morocco.Â
Currently leading Group D with 10 points, Nigeria has earned six points from their encounters with Libya and needs just one more point to guarantee qualification for the 2025 AFCON.Â
Full Super Eagles SquadÂ
– Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas ObasogieÂ
– Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, Bruno Onyemeachi, Gabriel Osho, Victor CollinsÂ
– Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Wilfred Ndidi, Alhassan Yusuf, Fisayo Dele-BashiruÂ
– Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Boniface, Umar SadiqÂ
The Super Eagles will first face Benin on November 14, followed by a home fixture against Rwanda in Uyo on November 18.
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