AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s squad with Victor Osimhen

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named 28 players for AFCON 2025, a list marked by the absence of captain William Troost-Ekong but highlighted by the presence of his leaders Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi.

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has revealed the final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Franco-Malian coach trimmed his group, reducing the list from 50 preliminary players to 28 for the finals.

The most notable absence is captain William Troost-Ekong, who officially announced his international retirement last week. In contrast, vice-captains Wilfred Ndidi and Victor Osimhen will be present to lead Nigeria in Morocco. In line with the CAF schedule, the deadline for submitting squads was set for December 10.

The complete list of the Super Eagles

Goalkeepers :
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania), Francis Uzoho (Omonia Nicosia, Cyprus)

Defenders :
Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)

Midfielders :
Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey), Raphael Onyedika (Club Bruges, Belgium), Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem, Belgium), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa, Italy), Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel)

Forwards :
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham, England), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey), Moses Simon (Paris FC, France), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla, Spain), Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos, Greece), Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961, Croatia)