Éric Chelle Names 24-Man Super Eagles Squad - Nigeria Prepare for Tanzania AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

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Nigeria announce 24-man squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Tanzania.
Victor Osimhen and Maduka Okoye are notable absentees; Francis Uzoho returns.
Super Eagles must win after a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau left them second in Group L.

Nigeria's head coach Eric Chelle is without Victor Osimhen for the upcoming FIFA break (Getty Images).

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has announced his final 24-man squad for Nigeria's upcoming back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Tanzania.
Osimhen and Okoye Among Major Absentees
Nigeria's Qualification Challenge Adds Pressure
Super Eagles Squad in Full

The selection features a mixture of established internationals, returning players and fresh faces as Nigeria prepare for two important encounters against the Taifa Stars.

Osimhen and Okoye Among Major Absentees

One of the biggest talking points from Chelle's selection is the absence of striker Victor Osimhen, who is unavailable through injury.

Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has also been left out, with Francis Uzoho returning to the squad.

Midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has received his maiden invitation, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Alhassan Yusuf, Samson Tijani and Mubarak Suleiman have also been recalled.

Captain Wilfred Ndidi retains his place, while established midfielders Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika are notable omissions.

Nigeria's Qualification Challenge Adds Pressure

Nigeria head into the November double-header sitting second in Group L, three points behind leaders Guinea-Bissau.

The Super Eagles suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau in September, leaving Chelle's side under pressure to collect maximum points from their upcoming matches.

Tanzania have already secured automatic qualification as one of the three AFCON 2027 co-hosts. This means only the highest-placed non-host nation in Group L will claim the additional qualification spot.

Super Eagles Squad in Full

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus), Arthur Okonkwo (Charlton Athletic, England).

Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England), Benjamin Fredricks (Brentford, England), Oluwasemilogo Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England), Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Abdullahi Bewene (Banik Ostrava, Czechia).

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey), Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA), Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympique Marseille, France), Samson Tijani (FK Podbrezova, Slovakia), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy), Mubarak Suleiman (Slavia Prague, Czechia).

Forwards: Moses Simon (Paris FC, France), Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry City, England), Akor Adams (Venezia, Italy), Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain), Tolu Arokodare (Ajax, Netherlands), Moses Usor (LASK, Austria).

Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

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