US EditionNigeria Squad for CAF World Cup Playoffs: Eric Chelle Names 24-Man Roster for Gabon Semifinal
Coach Eric Chelle named a 24-player roster including goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for Nigeria's 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final versus Gabon, with squad assembling in Morocco on Nov 10.
- Next week, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle unveiled a 24-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff in Rabat, recalling goalkeeper Okoye Maduka after his strong form at Udinese.
- After being overlooked for nearly two years, Okoye Maduka served a two-month suspension in Italy earlier this year for breaching betting regulations but was cleared of match-fixing.
- Chelle's squad features several established internationals including captain William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, and Alex Iwobi, who boasts 89 caps.
- The squad will assemble in Morocco on 10 November, arriving from club bases across Europe and beyond, before Nigeria faces Gabon on 22 November at the 22,000-capacity Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat.
- Okoye's return reignites the goalkeeping battle, with renewed competition for Nigeria's most scrutinised spot that could reshape Nigeria's route to the 2026 World Cup in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff Tournament.
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Okoye Maduka Returns As Chelle Names Squad For World Cup Play-offs
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco — with the major talking point being the return of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye after a long absence from international duty. His recall comes amid growing calls for current first-choice Stanley Nwabali to be dropped following a dip in form. Chelle’s list includes captain William Troost-Ekong, talismanic str…
Osimhen Leads Super Eagles Squad For World Cup Playoffs
Super Eagles coach has named Victor Osimhen, William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, and 21 others for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. He has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks, midfielders Frank Onyeka and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman. Nigeria will take on Gabon in the first semi-final scheduled for the 22,000 c…
Okoye, Ejuke Return As Chelle Unveils 24-man Squad For World Cup Playoff Battles
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff Tournament, scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco, next week. Notable inclusions include Captain William Ekong, star forward, Victor Osimhen; goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, while Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and Spain-based forward Chidera Ejuke were recalled to the team. Th…
2026 WCQ Playoffs: Chelle names Super Eagles squad for Gabon clash
GistReel Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has finally released his squad list ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon next week. The Super Eagles, who advanced to the playoffs as one of the best runners-up in the African qualifiers, will battle the Panthers on Thursday in a decisive first-leg encounter. Chelle sticks with core stars Chelle has retained key regulars such as Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali, Calvin B…
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