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Nigeria Receive Big Boost Ahead Of Bafana Clash

Nigeria Receive Big Boost Ahead Of Bafana Clash

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Nigeria have received a big boost ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.

The Super Eagles announced their final squad on Friday evening, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali getting the call-up.

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There was some concern after Nwabali forced off with an injury in Chippa United's last Betway Premiership clash, but it now seems that all is well with the goalkeeper.

The Super Eagles also boast a powerful attack that includes Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze and reigning CAF Player of the Year Ademola Lookman.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers:

Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania), Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece)

Defenders:

William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia), Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France), Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany), Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium)

Midfielders:

Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Christantus Uche (Getafe, Spain)

Forwards:

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy), Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey), Simon Moses (Paris FC, France), Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland), Tolu Arokodare (Genk, Belgium)

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