With drums beating and hopes ablaze, Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has unveiled his final 25-man squad for the African Cup of Nations, set to ignite the Ivory Coast from January 13th to February 11th, 2024!
Gunning for their fourth continental crown, the Nigerians face a fierce challenge in Group A, where they’ll lock horns with hosts Ivory Coast, the unpredictable Equatorial Guinea, and the determined Guinea-Bissau.
This final list comes after Peseiro’s meticulous evaluation of a 40-man provisional squad announced in December, where even local league goalkeepers got a chance to showcase their talents. Now, the pressure intensifies as only the fittest and most formidable will wear the green and white in Ivory Coast.
Who will rise to the occasion and paint the AFCON with Super Eagle brilliance? Follow the journey as Peseiro’s chosen warriors prepare to soar, aiming to bring the coveted trophy back to Nigeria!
FULL LIST
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabili (Chippa United, South Africa); Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Olorunleke Ojo (Enyimba FC)
Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Chidozie Awaziem (Boavista FC, Portugal); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); William Troost-Ekong (PAOK Salonika, Greece); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Joe Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Sivasspor K, Turkey); Victor Osimhen (Napoli SC, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany).