The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has called up 23 players ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic.
Nigeria are hanging on to the faintest hope of qualification, thanks to FIFA deducting three points and three goals from South Africa.
This verdict leaves Chelle’s men in third place in the group with 11 points, now three points behind Benin Republic and South Africa.
Captain William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Moses Simon are among the regulars included in the squad.
Hull City defender Semi Ajayi, Olakunle Olusegun, and Terem Moffi are making a return to the team.
Sevilla striker, Jerome Adams was handed his invitation by Chelle.
The duo of Ola Aina, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Raphael Onyedika miss out due to injury.
The Super Eagles will tackle Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa on Friday, 10th October in a Matchday 9 encounter.
They will fly from South Africa to Uyo to face leaders Benin Republic in a fiery final Matchday game on Tuesday, 14th October.
