Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers vs Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Russia friendly
Eric Chelle has released two distinct Super Eagles squads for Nigeria's upcoming fixtures. For the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar (September 25) and Guinea-Bissau (September 29), the goalkeeper options are Arthur Okonkwo, Maduka Okoye, and Stanley Nwabali. Defense includes Bruno Onyemaechi, Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa Aina, and Bright Osayi-Samuel. Midfield features Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Raphael Onyedika. Victor Osimhen leads the attack alongside Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, and Tolu Arokodare.
For the October 6 international friendly against Russia, Chelle made specific adjustments: Chibuzor Atata and Samuel James join Stanley Nwabali as goalkeeping options. Kelechi Iheanacho and Popoola Abdulrasaq were also called up, alongside other unspecified changes to the squad. The full defensive, midfield, and attacking selections for the Russia match weren't detailed in the announcement.
This information helps fans plan their viewing around two important fixtures - the competitive AFCON qualifiers affecting Nigeria's tournament qualification, and the preparatory friendly against Russia. Victor Osimhen's confirmed presence in the qualifier squad gives attacking clarity for those matches, while his status for the Russia game remains unclear from the available details.
Which squad are you more interested in seeing in action - the AFCON qualifier team facing competitive matches, or the experimentally adjusted squad for the Russia friendly?