Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles' coach, has announced his tentative roster for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON. On Tuesday, Chelle posted the list on the Super Eagles' official X account. Victor Osimhen, Lookman Ademola, and Tolu Arokodare are among those tasked with leading the attack.
Goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Stanley Nwabali are also on the list.
The midfield consists of Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Frank Onyeka.
The 2025 AFCON will begin later this month and finish in January 2026.
Full list of the Super Eagles' preliminary squad:
Goalkeepers include Maduka Okoye, Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye, and Ebenezer Harcourt.
Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Igoh Ogbu, Chidozie Awaziem, Felix Agu, Ryan Alebiosu, Adeleke Adekunle, and Emmanuel. Michael
Midfielders include Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Tochukwu Nnadi, Usman Muhammed, Peter Agba, Tom Dele-Bashiru, and Christantus Uche.
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Victor Boniface, Cyriel Dessers, Sadiq Umar, Nathan Tella, Tolu Arokodare, Chidera Ejuke, Olakunle Olusegun, Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Paul Onuachu, Abdulrasshed Shehu, Rafiu Durosinmi, Ekeson Okorie, Chisom Orji, Philip Otele, Salim Fago, Ikwuemesi Chukwubuikem, and Adams Akor.
