Chelle Names Nigeria Squad For Poland And Portugal Friendlies

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has announced his squad for upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.

The matches are expected to provide a major test for the Super Eagles as they prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which begin in September.

Chelle is expected to experiment with different tactical systems and strategies during both fixtures as he continues to assess his squad against top European opposition.

Several regular names have been included in the squad alongside a number of players hoping to impress ahead of the qualifying campaign.

Squad List

Goalkeepers

Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy)

Francis Uzoho (Omonia, Cyprus)

Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham, England)

Defenders

Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)

Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)

Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)

Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England)

Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England)

Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers, Scotland)

Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

Midfielders

Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England)

Frank Onyeka (Coventry City, England)

Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey)

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy)

Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)

Tochukwu Nadi (Marseille, France)

Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA)

Forwards

Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain)

Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham, England)

Moses Simon (Paris FC, France)

Owen Oseni (Plymouth, England)

Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor, Turkey)

Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain)

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey)

Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal)