The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released a 26-man squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Mali. The matches will take place in Morocco on March 22nd and 26th, 2024.
The squad includes regular names like Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who was Nigeria’s first choice at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, is also included.
Here is the full list of invited players:
- Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho, Ojo Olorunleke
- Defenders: Calvin Bassey, Jamilu Collins, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Kenneth Omeruo, Chidozie Awaziem, Gabriel Osho, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tyrone Ebuehi, Benjamin Tainumu
- Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Alhassan Yusuf, Raphael Onyedika
- Wingers: Moses Simon, Nathan Tella, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ademola Lookman
- Forwards: Sadiq Umar, Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Cyriel Dessers
The friendly matches are a chance for the Super Eagles to prepare for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers which begin in June.
