02.12.2025 20:40
In the expanded squad announced by Nigeria for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu, and Wilfred Ndidi were included. Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, had suffered injuries in the last two camps he joined with the Nigerian national team. The striker's call-up to the national team again has raised concerns among fans.
December 21, 2025 - January 18, 2026, the teams announced their rosters ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) to be held in Morocco.
3 NAMES FROM THE SUPER LEAGUE
According to the roster announced by the Nigeria Football Federation, Galatasaray's forward Victor Osimhen, Trabzonspor's striker Paul Onuachu, and Beşiktaş player Wilfred Ndidi have also been included in Nigeria's squad.
OSIMHEN INJURED IN THE LAST 2 CAMPS
Victor Osimhen, who was signed by Galatasaray for a transfer fee of 75 million euros, returned to Turkey after suffering injuries during the last 2 periods he participated in his national team's camp. The star player's call-up to the national team again worried the yellow-red fans.
The following names are included in Nigeria's extended squad:
Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie, Francis Uzoho, Ebenezer Harcourt, Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye
Defense: Felix Agu, Zaidu Sanusi, William Troost-Ekong, Ajayi Oluwasemilogo, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Chidozie Awaziem, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Igoh Ogbu, Ryan Alebiosu, Adeleke Adekunle, Emmanuel Michael
Midfield: Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, Alex Iwobi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Christantus Uche, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Tochukwu Nnadi, Usman Muhammed, Peter Agba, Tom Dele-Bashiru
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Tolu Arokodare, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Adams Akor, Chidera Ejuke, Olakunle Olusegun, Sadıq Umar, Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Victor Boniface, Paul Onuachu, Terem Moffi, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Abdulrrasheed Shehu, Rafiu Durosinmi, Ekeson Okorie, Chisom Orji, Philip Otele, Ikwuemesi Chukwubuikem, Salim Fago