Nigeria’s Super Eagles have unveiled their 28-man squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco.
Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has made a surprise return to the team, while Maduka Okoye, who had been serving as backup to Stanley Nwabali, has been left out.
Other notable inclusions are Paul Onuachu, who has been in top form with Trabzonspor, and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, who has received his first national team call-up.
The squad features a mix of experienced players and new faces, with Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Wilfred Ndidi among the key players.
Notable absentees include Victor Boniface, Tolu Arokodare, and Kelechi Iheanacho.
The tournament is scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco.
Below is the full squad list:
Goalkeepers:Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus).
Defenders:Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic); Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England).
Midfielders:Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy); Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC, Italy); Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel); Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem, Belgium).
Forwards:Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Simon Moses (Paris FC, France); Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain); Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain); Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey); Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos FC, Greece); Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961, Croatia)
