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Super Eagles final 28-Man squad for AFCON 2025 announced ( Full List )
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to kick off on December 21 in Morocco.
The squad features a mix of experienced stars and exciting new talents, following the culling of several players from the initial 54-man provisional list.
The most notable surprise is the omission of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, despite his return to form for Udinese after a suspension for a match-fixing scandal.
In his place, Stanley Nwabali retains a spot despite currently battling ankle and hand injuries, Very Nigerian reports.
Other high-profile absentees include Victor Boniface, Tolu Arokodare, and Kelechi Iheanacho, while Paul Onuachu returns to the squad after a long absence.
First-time call-up Ebenezer Akinsanmiro joins seasoned players including Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Wilfred Ndidi, and Calvin Bassey.
The Super Eagles are preparing for a practice match against Egypt on December 16 before the tournament begins.
Nigeria is drawn in Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda. Their opening group game against Tanzania is scheduled for December 23, followed by matches against Tunisia on December 27 and Uganda on December 30.
Final 28-Man Squad for Nigeria – AFCON 2025:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania), Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)
Defenders: Calvin Bassey, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Ryan Alebiosu
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Usman Muhammed, Tochukwu Nnadi
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke, Akor Adams, Paul Onuachu, Cyriel Dessers, Salim Fago Lawal
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