Stanley Nwabali, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and a full cast of familiar faces are heading back on international duty. The Nigeria Football Federation has released Eric Chelle's squad for the Super Eagles' back-to-back AFCON 2026 qualifying matches against Tanzania, set for November 13 and November 17, 2026.
Chelle has assembled a wide group that covers all three lines with real depth. Between the posts, Arthur Okonkwo, Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali are all called up. The defensive options include Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi, among others. The midfield stretches from the dependable Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi through to younger names like Tijani Samson and Suleiman Mubarak.
Up front, the attack reads like a wish list. Lookman and Moses Simon bring pace and creativity on the flanks, while Taiwo Awoniyi, Tolu Arokodare and Akor Adams are all in contention to lead the line alongside Osimhen.
Nigeria face Tanzania first at home on November 13, then travel for the return fixture four days later on November 17. Two wins would do a lot of good for the Eagles' qualifying momentum, and with this squad, the pressure to deliver is very much on.
Originally published by NotJustOk.