AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Eric Chelle Names Super Eagles Squad for Tanzania Double-Header as Osimhen Misses Out

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has officially unveiled the Super Eagles squad for the November 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers match against Tanzania.

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has officially unveiled the Super Eagles squad for the November 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers match against Tanzania.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is the biggest absentee from the squad after suffering a knee injury during his club's UEFA Champions League encounter against VfB Stuttgart. Kelechi Iheanacho and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have also been left out of the selection as Chelle prepares his team for the two important fixtures.

Nigeria will begin their November campaign against Tanzania on Friday, November 13, before travelling for the return leg on Tuesday, November 17.

Super Eagles Squad for November AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

• Goalkeepers: Arthur Okonkwo, Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali.
• Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Ola Aina, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredricks, Bewene Abdullah.
• Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Yusuf Alhassan, Tochukwu Nnadi, Samson Tijani, Suleiman Mubarak, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
• Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor.