2026 WCQ: Chelle unveils final squad for Rwanda, Zimbabwe games

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The final 23-man roster for the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe has been announced by head coach Eric Chelle.

Two players from his home base were included in Chelle’s squad: midfielder Papa Daniel and goalie Kayode Bankole.

KRC Genk forward Tolu Arokodare received his first invitation, and Joe Aribo was also included.

In addition, the Malian included regulars like captain William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, and Samuel Chukwueze.

Nigeria will play Rwanda, the leaders of Group C, in Kigali on Friday, March 21, and then Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo four days later.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers:

Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)

Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)

Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)

Defenders:

William **Troost-**Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)

Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahçe SK, Turkey)

Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece)

Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)

Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)

Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

Midfielders:

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)

Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)

Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA)

Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

Joseph Aribo (Southampton FC, England)

Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)

Forwards:

Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy)

Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France)

Sadiq Umar (Valencia FC, Spain)

Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium).

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