Nigeria’s Super Eagles Announce Squad for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Against Tanzania

Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has revealed a 24-man squad for their upcoming qualifying matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Tanzania. The matches are set for November, with the first game taking place in Uyo on November 13 and the return match on November 17 in Zanzibar.

Team captain Wilfred Ndidi leads the squad, joined by defenders Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and forwards Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, and Akor Adams. Other notable players include goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo, as well as defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Benjamin Fredricks.

The Super Eagles currently sit in second place in Group L and need to win both matches to enhance their chances of qualifying for the final tournament next summer, which will be hosted in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The full squad includes:

• Goalkeepers: Arthur Okonkwo, Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali
• Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Olaoluwa Aina, Benjamin Fredricks, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Abdullahi Bewene
• Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Alhassan Yusuf, Tochukwu Nnadi, Samson Tijani, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Mubarak Suleiman
• Forwards: Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi, Akor Adams, Ademola Lookman, Tolu Arokodare, Moses Usor

As the Super Eagles prepare for these important matches, fans are hopeful for strong performances to secure a spot in the tournament.