Finidi George unveils star-studded squad for World Cup qualifiers against South Africa, Benin Republic
Nigeria’s Head Coach, Finidi George, has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
The team features a mix of experienced players and in-form stars, including Ademola Lookman, who recently won the Europa League with Atalanta, and Victor Boniface, who played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten league title win.
Other notable players in the squad include Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Terem Moffi, and Maduka Okoye, who returns to the team after a brief absence.
The Super Eagles will face South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on June 7 and then travel to Abidjan to take on Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on June 10.
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The full squad list includes:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Ojo Olorunleke
Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Sadiq Ismael, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Benjamin Tanimu
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf, Abdullahi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Forwards: Nathan Tella, Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Paul Onuachu, Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi
The matches promise to be exciting encounters, and Nigerian football fans will be eager to see how the team fares against their African opponents.
