Osimhen, Boniface, Troost-Ekong headline Chelle’s list
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 31-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers next month.
Nigeria will host Rwanda, then travel to South Africa for a high-stakes match in Bloemfontein on September 9.
The lineup includes familiar faces like:
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Victor Osimhen
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Victor Boniface
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Stanley Nwabali
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Calvin Bassey
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William Troost-Ekong
Must-win games for World Cup hopes
These two fixtures could make or break Nigeria’s path to the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
The Super Eagles currently sit 4th in Group C with 7 points, trailing South Africa, Rwanda, and Benin Republic.
More updates to come
The full player list and analysis of call-ups will follow as the Nigeria Football Federation prepares for one of its most decisive international windows.
