Super Hawks head coach Eric Chelle officially announced his last player in 2026 against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.
Eric Chelle’s Super Hawks’ choice reflects a blend of experienced international and emerging talents, aiming to secure Nigeria’s position in the upcoming World Cup.
The squad features goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali from Chippa United in South Africa and Kayode Bankole from Remo Stars. Both goalkeepers have shown complimentary skills and toughness in their respective leagues.
In defense, the roster includes experienced players such as William Ekong, Al-Kholod FC for Saudi Arabia, as well as Calvin Bassey from Fulham FC and Olaoluwa Aina from Nottingham Forest, all compete in the competitive Premier League.
The squad also welcomes Bruno Onyemaechi from Olympia, Greece, bright Osayi-Samuel from Fenerbahce, Turkey, and Igoh Ogbu, defender of the Czech Republic in SK SLAVIA PRAGUE, who all contributed a diverse experience to the Baker Line.
The outstanding talents of Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Fulham Football Club’s Alex Iwobi strengthened the midfield, both known for their tactical intelligence and playing skills.
Raphael Onyedika (Brugge Club of Belgian Club), Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution in the United States) and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo of Southampton FC, add depth and creativity to the midfield. It is worth noting that the family midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha of the Niger Tornado also became the last team, reflecting Chel’s commitment to integrating local talent.
The offensive line has a strong roster that includes ones like Victor Osimhen, currently playing for Galatasaray FC in Turkey, and the Italian AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze is important in its club’s offensive strategy.
Also included are Ademola Lookman of Atalanta Football Club and Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen, Germany, and Sadiq Umar of Valencia FC, Spain, as well as Sadiq Umar of Valencia FC, Belgium, and Sadiq Umar of Valencia FC, Spain.
The Super Hawks will face Group C leader Rwanda in a key game scheduled for Friday, March 21 in Kigali. It was followed by a home game against the Zimbabwean fighter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, four days later. The Super Eagles are designed to ensure that these encounters are important points to enhance their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
23 Super Eagles List of Zimbabwe Games
goalkeeper:
-Stanley Nwabali (South Africa Cuppap United)
-Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
-Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
Defenders:
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– Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Türkiye)
-Bruno Master (Olympiatos FC, Greece)
– Calvin Bassey (Fulham Football Club, England)
-Alayu Iena (Nottingham Forest, England)
-Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
Midfielder:
– Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)
-Raphael Onyesika (Brugge, Brugge)
-Alhassin Youssef (American New England Revolution)
– Alex Iwobi (Fulham Football Club, England)
-Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Football Club Southampton, England)
– Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornado)
forward:
– King Samuel (Ac Milan, Italy)
– Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Türkiye)
– Dear looman (Attearan FC, Italy)
– Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
– Simon Moses (Nantes FC, France)
– Sadiq Umar (Spain Valencia Football Club)
-Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
-Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)
