Who are the Super Eagles Home-Based Players Called Up in the 2025 AFCON Preliminary Squad?

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on Tuesday unveiled a competitive 55-man preliminary squad as Nigeria begins preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The squad includes several home-based players, showcasing the increasing strength and competitiveness of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Here are the home-based players invited:

Goalkeeper: Ebenezer Harcourt (Sporting Lagos)

Defender: Adekunle Adeleke (Abia Warriors), Abdulrasheed Shehu (Niger Tornadoes)

Forwards: Ekeson Okorie (Nasarawa United), Chisom Orji (Warri Wolves)