The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially unveiled the Super Eagles’ 40-man provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Côte d’Ivoire next year.
The squad is composed of six goalkeepers, 13 defenders, eight midfielders, and 13 forwards.
The list features notable names such as William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, and Victor Osimhen.
Although the squad has not been confirmed yet, it is expected that the selected players will give their best effort to secure a spot in the final team.
The goalkeeping position comprises of Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye, and Stanley Nwabali, among others.
Meanwhile, the midfield is represented by players like Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Nwakali, and Joe Aribo.
The forwards consist of Emmanuel Dennis, Ahmed Musa, and Victor Boniface, among others.
The Super Eagles will face Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A game on January 14th, 2024, followed by matches against Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau.
Goalkeepers
- Francis Uzoho
- Adebayo Adeleye
- Ojo Olorunleke
- Stanley Nwabali
- Amas Obasogie
- Christian Nwoke
Defenders
- Ola Aina
- Bright Osayi-Samuel
- Tyronne Ebuehi
- Jamilu Collins
- Zaidu Sanusi
- Bruno Onyemaechi
- William Troost-Ekong
- Semi Ajayi
- Calvin Bassey
- Kenneth Omeruo
- Kevin Akpoguma
- Chidozie Awaziem
- Jordan Torunarigha
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Midfielders
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Frank Onyeka
- Joe Aribo
- Alex Iwobi
- Alhassan Yusuf
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
- Raphael Onyedika Nwadike
- Kelechi Nwakali
Attackers
- Victor Osimhen
- Victor Boniface
- Terem Moffi
- Umar Sadiq
- Ahmed Musa
- Paul Onuachu
- Cyriel Dessers
- Ademola Lookman
- Nathan Tella
- Moses Simon
- Emmanuel Dennis
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Kelechi Iheanacho
With such an impressive provisional squad, the Super Eagles look set to make a significant impact at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
