Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke, and defender Chidozie Awaziem for next week’s CAF 2026 World Cup Playoffs in Morocco.
Semi Ajayi, who is suspended for the clash against Gabon after picking up a second yellow card in the qualifiers against Benin, is also listed and will be eligible for the next round if Nigeria progresses.
Chelle has largely maintained the squad that defeated Lesotho and Benin last month to seal Nigeria’s place in the Playoffs.
Squad highlights include:
Goalkeepers:
- Maduka Okoye (recalled)
- Stanley Nwabali
Defenders:
- William Troost-Ekong (Captain)
- Bright Osayi-Samuel
- Calvin Bassey
- Chidozie Awaziem (recalled)
- Semi Ajayi (suspended for Gabon clash)
Midfielders:
- Alex Iwobi
- Frank Onyeka
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Benjamin Fredericks
Wingers/Forwards:
- Victor Osimhen
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Ademola Lookman
- Raphael Onyedika
- Tolu Arokodare
- Jerome Akor Adams
- Olakunle Olusegun
- Chidera Ejuke (recalled)
The players will arrive in Rabat on Monday, November 10, from their respective clubs across Europe and beyond.
Nigeria faces Gabon in the first semi-final on Thursday at the Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan (22,000 capacity) in Rabat.
