Chelle names Super Eagles Squad for Lesotho, Benin World Cup qualifiers

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The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has named 23 players ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and the Benin Republic.

The Malian tactician handed a first call-up to Sevilla of Spain striker Akor Adams, with Captain Willian Troost-Ekong leading the list, while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf, and Olakunle Olusegun all return after spells away from the national side.

Stanley Nwabali keeps his spot as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper, with Amas Obasogie and Adebayo Adeleye named as backups. The defensive lineup includes Felix Agu, Bruno Onyemaechi, Bright Osayi, Benjamin Fredrick, and Calvin Bassey.

In midfield, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Alhassan Yusuf bring a blend of experience and dynamism to the squad.

See full squad below..

Goal Keepers

Stanley Nwabali

Amas Obasogie

Adebayo Adeleye

Defenders

Felix Agu

Bruno Onyemaechi

Bright Osayi-Samuel

Semi Ajayi

William Troost-Ekong

Calvin Bassey

Benjamin Fredrick

Midfielders 

Alex Iwobi

Wilfred Ndidi

Frank Onyeka

Alhassan Yusuf

Forwards

Simon Moses

Ademola Lookman

Tolu Arokodare

Victor Osimhen

Terem Moffi

Cyriel Dessers

Samuel Chukwueze

Akor Adams

Ola Olusegun