BREAKING: Nigeria Confirms Final AFCON Squad — Tunisia, Uganda & Tanzania Await! 🦅

The long wait is officially over! The Super Eagles have confirmed the 28 players heading to Morocco for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, where they will battle in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.

The release of this final list closes a period of intense pressure and anticipation as the team carries the heavy burden of national expectation, especially after the devastating penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in the final qualifying play-off, a result that saw Nigeria miss the FIFA World Cup for the second consecutive time coming in 2022 and now 2026. That failure then triggered public backlash and apologies from the NFF, making a strong showing at AFCON 2025 is absolutely essential for redemption.

Coach Eric Chelle’s selection is now a reflection of a necessary transition, particularly following the retirement of long-serving captain and 2023 AFCON Player of the Tournament, William Troost-Ekong. While his leadership at the back will be missed, Chelle has placed trust in fresh defensive options like Ryan Alebiosu and Igoh Ogbu, supported by the experience of Calvin Bassey.

Despite the changes, Nigeria retains a formidable attack as 2023 African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen would be leading the line, backed by the creative spark of Ademola Lookman and the returning aerial presence of Paul Onuachu, all determined to drive the quest for Nigeria’s fourth continental title.

🇳🇬 NIGERIA SQUAD FOR 35TH AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS, MOROCCO 2025

Goalkeepers

Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)

Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)

Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)

Defenders

Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)

Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England)

Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)

Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)

Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France)

Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)

Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)

Midfielders

Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)

Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey)

Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy)

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC, Italy)

Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel)

Tochukwu Nnadi (SV Zulte Waregem, Belgium)

Forwards

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy)

Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England)

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)

Simon Moses (Paris FC, France)

Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain)

Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)

Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey)

Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961, Croatia)

Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos FC, Greece)