Super Eagles Manager, Eric Chelle has released a 26-man squad for the May 2025 Unity Cup in London.
Coach Eric also added a 21-player list for the international friendly against Russia, notably excluding Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi.
In the new list shared via Super Eagles’ X page on Wednesday, revealed that Kano Pillars forward Ahmed Musa was also recalled to the national team.
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Nigeria will face rivals Ghana in the opening fixture on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
The three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions will then play Russia in a high-profile friendly on June 6.
Chelle’s Unity Cup squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent. Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Okoye Stores, and Amas Obasogie are expected to battle for the number one shirt.
The defense line includes Bruno Onyemaechi, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, and Felix Agu who is available for training, with Igho Obu and Waliu Ojetoye also making the cut.
In midfield, Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka offer stability, while Christantus Uche and Papa Mustapha bring energy.
Collins Ugwueze and Saviour Isaac complete the midfield roster. Up front, Musa joins Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Nathan Tella, and Cyriel Dessers in attack.
For the clash against Russia, Coach Eric has opted for a fewer number of players, including, Goalkeeper Obasogie Amas, William Troost-Ekong, Olaoluwa Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Onyemaechi and Ajayi.
The midfield against Russia will feature Ndidi, Onyeka, Uche, and Mustapha, alongside Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Yevenda.
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The attacking line is bolstered by the inclusion of Victor Boniface, Tolu Arokodare, and Sadiq Umar, alongside Chukwueze, Simon, and Tella.
In-form Galatasaray striker Osimhen and Fulham midfielder Iwobi were missing in the list, with no officials explanation.
Super Eagles Unity Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie
Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Igoh Ogbu, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, Junior Nduka, Sodiq Ismaila, Waliu Ojetoye, Felix Agu (training only)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Christantus Uche, Papa Mustapha, Collins Ugwueze, Saviour Isaac
Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Tolu Arokodare, Sikiru Alimi, Ahmed Musa, Abubakar Adamu.
Friendly v Russia
Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie
Defenders: William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, Igoh Ogbu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Christantus Uche, Papa Mustapha, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika
Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nathan Tella, Victor Boniface, Tolu Arokodare, Sadiq Umar.
