BREAKING - Victor Osimhen, Ilenikhena out, Frederick in, as Chelle names 24-man Super Eagles squad for Tanzania AFCON qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released his 24-man squad for Nigeria's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania in November.

The Super Eagles will face Tanzania on November 13 and 17, 2026, as they begin their quest to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Chelle has retained a strong core of experienced players, with Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi all named in the squad.

Maduka Okoye misses out on the goalkeeping lineup, while Francis Uzoho makes a return alongside Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo.

In defence, Benjamin Frederick makes a return to the squad once again, while Bruno Onyemaechi, Olaoluwa Aina, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Bright Osayi-Samuel and new boy Abdullahi Bewene complete the defensive options.

Tochukwu Nnadi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru also return to the fold following injury layoffs, while Mubarak Suleiman and Samson Tijani earn their maiden competitive call-ups.

In attack, Victor Osimhen misses out due to a knee injury sustained at Galatasaray, while Tolu Arokodare, Taiwo Awoniyi and Akor Adams return as the available striking options.

Moses Usor also returns to the squad following an impressive debut in September, while regulars Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman make the cut.

Samuel Chukwueze is also sidelined, missing out on the 24-man selection.

Super Eagles squad for Tanzania

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus), Arthur Okonkwo (Charlton Athletic, England).

Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos, Greece), Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England), Benjamin Fredricks (Brentford FC, England), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City FC, England), Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Abdullahi Ibrahim Bewene (Banik Ostrava, Czech Republic).

Midfielders: Alexander Iwobi (Fulham FC, England), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey), Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA), Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympique Marseille, France), Samson Okiokola Tijani (FK Podbrezova, Slovakia), Oluwafisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy), Mubarak Suleiman (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic).

Forwards: Ademola Olajide Lookman (Atletico de Madrid, Spain), Moses Simon (Paris FC, France), Akor Adams (Venezia FC, Italy), Tolu Arokodare (Ajax FC, Netherlands), Moses Usor (LASK, Austria), Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry FC, England).

The Super Eagles will be looking to make a positive start to their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign, with Tanzania standing between them and a strong opening to the qualification race.