By Samuel Akpan
Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle has unveiled two squads for Nigeria’s 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying ties against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, and an October friendly with Russia.
The Eagles will meet Madagascar on September 25, 2026, and Guinea-Bissau on September 29, before lining up against Russia on October 6 for friendly.
Youngster George Ilenikhena has been handed a place, while LASK winger Moses Usor earns his first Super Eagles invitation.
Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have also been recalled to the national set-up.
Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Stanley Nwabali and Samuel Chukwueze headline the list for the Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau fixtures.
A separate party has been named for the Russia friendly.
Squad for Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau
Goalkeepers: Arthur Okonkwo, Maduka Okoye, Stanley Nwabali
Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Isaac James, Benjamin Fredricks, Emmanuel Fernandez, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Olaoluwa Aina
Midfielders: Alexander Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen, Tolu Arokodare, George Ilenikhena, Moses Usor
Squad for Russia friendly
Goalkeepers: Chibuzor Atata, Samuel James, Stanley Nwabali
Defenders: Kenneth Igboke, Isaac James, Benjamin Fredricks, Emmanuel Fernandez, Victory Akpe, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Abdullahi Bewane
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Chibuzo Nwoko, Fumen Michael, Georges Wilfred, Popoola Abdulrasaq, Suleiman Mubarak, Jacob Adeoye, Raphael Onyedika
Forwards: Kelechi Iheanacho, Edokpolor Peter, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Umar Abubakar, Abdullahi Uma