Super Eagles Squad Announced for AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Against Benin and Rwanda

Nigeria's head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has announced the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic on November 14, 2024, and Rwanda on November 18, 2024. The squad features a mix of familiar faces and fresh talent as Nigeria aims to secure their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations.

A notable inclusion in the squad is striker Victor Osimhen, who makes his return alongside Sadiq Umar, strengthening Nigeria’s attacking options. Defender Victor Chukwuemeka Collins from Nasarawa United also earned his first call-up to the national team, marking an important milestone in his career. Surprisingly, Taiwo Awoniyi has been left out, despite his recent form, which has stirred some discussion among fans and analysts.

Here is the full list of players selected for Nigeria's upcoming AFCON qualifiers:

Goalkeepers:

- Stanley Nwabili (Chippa United)

- Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC)

- Amas Obasogie (Fasil Kenema)

Defenders:

- William Troost-Ekong (Al-kholood)

- Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC)

- Victor Collins (Nasarawa United)

- Gabriel Osho (Auxerre)

- Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC)

- Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista)

- Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest)

Midfielders:

- Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)

- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge)

- Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution)

- Frank Onyeka (Augsburg)

- Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC)

- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio)

Forwards:

- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

- Moses Simon (Nantes)

- Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad)

- Victor Boniface (Bayern Leverkusen)

- Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla)

- Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan)

- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC)

With a strong lineup, Nigeria will look to secure victories in these qualifiers, starting with their match against Benin Republic on November 14, followed by a home game against Rwanda on November 18. The Super Eagles’ fans will be eager to see how Eguavoen's selections perform as they push for qualification in AFCON 2025.