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Chelle names 24-man Super Eagles squad, recalls Nwabali for AFCON qualifiers

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Summary

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s opening 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, with Stanley Nwabali back in the group.

Highlights

  • Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon and Semi Ajayi are also in the squad.
  • Nigeria open their Group L campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on 25 September, before facing Guinea-Bissau four days later.
  • Nwabali had been left out of Nigeria’s recent international assignments.
  • Maduka Okoye and Arthur Okonkwo are the other goalkeeping options in the squad.
  • Chelle also named a separate 24-man squad for Nigeria’s friendly against Russia on 6 October.

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