Super Eagles Complete 24-Man Squad in Uyo Ahead of Tanzania AFCON Qualifier

Posted : 12 November 2026

The Super Eagles have completed their 24-man squad in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as head coach Eric Chelle intensifies preparations for Friday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter against Tanzania.

All invited players have now arrived at the team's camp, giving the technical crew a full squad to work with ahead of the crucial Group L fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

The final arrivals joined the team on Wednesday, November 11, following an initially delayed start to preparations caused by flight scheduling difficulties.

Nigeria's opening training session featured 17 players, with several invited internationals still making their way to camp. The arrival of the remaining players has now allowed Chelle to assess his full squad and work on tactical combinations ahead of the encounter.

Captain Wilfred Ndidi headlines the group alongside established internationals Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Moses Simon and Tolu Arokodare.

Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho and Arthur Okonkwo are also available for selection. The defensive department includes Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Abdullahi Bewene and Bruno Onyemaechi.

In midfield, Chelle has several options, including Alhassan Yusuf, Tochukwu Nnadi, Samson Tijani, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Suleiman Mubarak. The attacking department is completed by Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi and Moses Usor.

The squad's completion provides an important boost for the coaching crew, particularly after the disruptions that affected the early stages of the team's preparations.

Nigeria will welcome Tanzania on Friday, November 13, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Nigerian time. The Super Eagles will then travel to Zanzibar for the return fixture on Tuesday, November 17.

The two encounters are important to Nigeria's qualification hopes following a mixed start to the campaign.

The three-time African champions opened their Group L campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo but suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau in their second fixture.

Those results leave Nigeria second in the group with three points from two matches, three behind leaders Guinea-Bissau, who have collected maximum points.

Tanzania, meanwhile, have already secured automatic qualification for the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda. Their remaining qualifying matches will not affect their place at the tournament, leaving Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar competing for the group's remaining qualification ticket.

With all 24 players now available, Chelle will hope to use the remaining preparation time effectively and secure maximum points from the double-header to strengthen Nigeria's position in the qualification race.

Super Eagles Complete 24-Man Squad in Uyo Ahead of Tanzania AFCON Qualifier

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