The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Rwanda in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on March 21, 2025. Under the guidance of newly appointed coach Éric Chelle, the team aims to secure their first win in the qualifiers, having accumulated three draws and one loss in their previous matches.
Complete 23-Man Squad for the Rwanda Match:
Goalkeepers:
- Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
- Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
- Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars, Nigeria)
Defenders:
- William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)
- Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahçe SK, Turkey)
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece)
- Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
- Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
- Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
Midfielders:
- Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City FC, England)
- Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
- Joseph Aribo (Southampton FC, England)
- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge KV, Belgium)
- Alhassan Yusuf (New York City FC, USA)
Forwards:
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray SK, Turkey)
- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy)
- Victor Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Germany)
- Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France)
- Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)
- Sadiq Umar (Valencia CF, Spain)
- Nathan Tella (Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Germany)
- Toluwase Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)
The squad has been training intensively in Kigali, with all 23 players now in camp following the arrival of Alhassan Yusuf. The team is focused on securing a positive result to improve their standing in the qualifiers.
