2026 World Cup Qualifier: Osimhen Leads Star-Studded Super Eagles Squad

2026 World Cup Qualifier: Osimhen leads Star-studded Super Eagles squad

Nigeria's head coach Eric Chelle has opted for continuity in key positions while introducing fresh energy into the side. The post 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Osimhen leads Star-studded Super Eagles squad appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Chelle unveils 23-Man Super Eagles list for October World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on Friday released a 23-man list of players to execute the October World Cup qualifying games against Lesotho and 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 sp…

Osimhen Leads Super Eagles Squad To Face Lesotho, Benin Republic

Victor Osimhen has returned to the Super Eagles squad for the final round of World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho, and Benin Republic next week. The Galatasaray forward has returned to the team after sustaining a thigh injury against Rwanda in September, he is expected to lead the line in the two matches. He missed the 1-1 draw against South Africa due to the injury. He started against Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, scoring the wi…

Super Eagles Announce 23-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Photo Credit: Eric Chelle/Instagram Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic this month. Victor Osimhen headlines the list, returning after missing last month’s 1–1 draw with South Africa due to injury. He is joined by Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi, team captain William Troost–Ekong, and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. Sevilla striker Ak…

Victor Boniface Misses Super Eagles Squad for World Cup Qualifiers Again

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the list of 23 players selected by Head Coach Eric Chelle for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic. Notably, striker Victor Boniface is not part of the squad. According to Werder Bremen’s coach, Horst Steffen, Boniface had been rested as a precaution due to a minor foot knock earlier in the week. Steffen clarified that Boniface’s absence from tr…

Super Eagles unveils squad for decisive World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria have announced their 23-man squad for October’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin on Friday, with head coach Eric Chelle handing Sevilla striker Akor Adams a maiden call-up.Captain William Troost-Ekong headlines the team, while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf and Olakunle Olusegun all return after spells away from the national side.Stanley Nwabali retains his place as first-choice goalkeeper, suppo…