By Chidi – Ebere .O. Moneme.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria Care-taker Coach, Augustine Eguavoen has unveiled his squad for the up – coming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda, reports silvernews.com.ng
Coach Eguavoen named 23 players in his squad for both games.
Nassarawa United defender, Victor Collins is the only home based player in the list.
Auxerre defender, Gabriel Osho will have the chance to make his International debut for the three time African Champions, after earning his second invitation.
Talismatic forward, Victor Osimhen makes a return to the team after missing out the last time due to injury.
The Super Eagles will file out against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Felix Houphet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Thursday 14th November 2024.
They will host the Amavabi of Rwanda four days later at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Team Full List :
Goalkeepers :
Stanley Nwabali (Choppa United, South Africa), Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC Italy), And Obadogie, Fasil Kenena SC Ethiopia).
Defenders :
William Ekong (Al – Kholood FC Saudi Arabia), Bright Osayi – Samuel (Fernabache SC Turkey), Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC Portugal), Gabriel Oshu (Al Auxerre France), Calvin Basset (Fulham FC England), Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest England), Victor Collins (Nassarawa United).
Midfielders :
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City England), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge Belgium), Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution USA), Fisayo Dele Bashiru (Lazio FC Italy), Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC Germany), Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC England).
Forwards :
Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan Italy), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray Turkey), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta Italy), Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC Spain), Victor Boniface (Bayern Leverkusen Germany), Moses Simeon (FC Nantes France), Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad Spain).
