The Nigeria Football Federation has announced a 23-man squad for upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, with captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman leading the list.
Head coach Eric Chelle confirmed the selection on Wednesday, March 18, naming a balanced squad that includes both established players and new call-ups. The matches will now be played in Antalya, Turkey.
The Super Eagles are set to face Iran on March 27 before taking on Jordan on March 31, with both fixtures moved from Amman due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Also included in the squad are Maduka Okoye, Semi Ajayi, Frank Onyeka, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams, and Paul Onuachu.
New faces in the squad include Emmanuel Fernandez, Philip Otele, and Collins Yira Sor, while Adebayo Adeleye returns to the team.
However, first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was omitted following his recent departure from Chippa United, and star striker Victor Osimhen was also not included.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Adebayo Adeleye, Francis Uzoho
Defenders: Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Emmanuel Fernandez
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams, Philip Otele, Collins Yira Sor