The Super Eagles have announced a star-studded squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin in June. Headlined by UEFA Europa League champion Ademola Lookman and African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen, the team signals new head coach Finidi George’s attacking intentions.
Finidi, who was part of Jose Peseiro’s technical staff, has retained some of the previous team’s structure while making significant changes, particularly in midfield. He has named six central midfielders, including Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, Raphael Onyedika, Alex Iwobi, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, offering a mix of defensive solidity and creative flair.
The squad:
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, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Forwards: Nathan Tella, Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Paul Onuachu, Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi
Finidi has hinted at a formation change, potentially switching from 3-4-3 to 4-3-3, to move away from the ultra-defensive tactics employed at the Nations Cup. This squad announcement sets high expectations for the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifying campaign.
