New Tremendous Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has just lately introduced is 39-man provisional record forward of the 2026 World Cup qualification conflict in opposition to Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Soccernet.ng stories.
The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions have solely secured 4 factors out of doable 12 factors which has due to this fact positioned them within the fifth place of the Group C standings.
They face a must-win encounter in opposition to the league leaders in Kigali earlier than enjoying host to the Southern African aspect, Zimbabwe, on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, in Uyo.
This squad record includes Tremendous Eagles high stars, in addition to new faces which must battle for the 23-man last record with their distinctive expertise over the approaching days.
Musa, Ekong, Osimhen, lead Chelle’s first squad record
Chelle has referred to as upon his finest legs for the two-match fixtures later this month. Ahmed Musa returns to the squad, together with Tremendous Eagles’ vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, who’s gearing up for his last AFCON event earlier than bidding farewell to the staff.
Full Squad Record:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie, Adeleye Adebayo, Kayode Bankole
Defenders: William Troost-Ekong, Vivid Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Gabriel Osho, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Jordan Torunarigha, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo, Anthony Dennis, Chrisantus Uche, Papa Daniel Mustapha
Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon, Sadiq Umar, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Tolu Arokodare, Chidera Ejuke, Paul Onuachu, Ahmed Musa, Jerome Akor Adams
Can they win the Rwanda & Zimbabwe conflict?
It’s advised that Chelle has assembled his finest gamers for the encounter, however the last squad choice stays extremely anticipated, as it’s going to play a vital function within the upcoming clashes.
That stated, gamers like Osimhen, Lookman, Bassey, and Nwabali are anticipated to keep up their membership type and assist safe a spot on the worldwide stage in 2026.