Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his 23-man squad for Nigeriaโs crucial World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic this month, Afrosport reports.
The list is headlined by captain William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey in defence; goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali; midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi; as well as forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Tolu Arokodare.
Hull City defender Semi Ajayi returns to the squad having recovered from a lengthy injury layoff, while OGC Nice striker Terem Moffi and Russia-based forward Olakunle Olusegun are also recalled.
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Eric Chelle has unveiled his 23-man list for Octoberโs #FIFAWCQ vs Lesotho ๐ฑ๐ธ & Benin ๐ง๐ฏ.
๐ Captain William Troost-Ekong leads the team
๐ Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf & Olakunle Olusegun return
๐ Akorโฆ pic.twitter.com/QPuM9QJQPXโ ๐ณ๐ฌ Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) October 3, 2025
Nigeria sit third in Group C and are currently three points behind leaders Benin Republic following FIFAโs ruling South Africaโs ineligibility case.
The Super Eagles face Lesothoโs Crocodiles in Polokwane, South Africa on Friday, 10 October, before hosting the Cheetahs of Benin in Uyo on Tuesday, 14 October.
The invited players are expected to arrive South Africa on Monday, October 6 from their respective bases.
Full Super Eagles 23-man squad for Lesotho and Benin Republic
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece)
Defenders: William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany); Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium)
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey)
Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Simon Moses (Paris FC, France); Cyriel Dessers (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France); Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain); Olakunle Olusegun (Pari Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)
