The duo of Europa League champion, Ademola Lookman and finalist, Victor Boniface have been are among 23 players invited to the Super Eagles squad by head coach Finidi George, for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Nigeria will face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, and then confront Benin Republic away from home during the international window of June 3–11, in Match Days 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
In an image shared via the Super Eagles X handle on Friday, the named the players who made the shortlist of coach Finidi George were displayed.
Goal Keepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Ojo Olorunleke
Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Chidozie Awaziem, Benjamin Tanimu, Sadiq Ismael
Midfielders: Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Alex Iwobi, Alhassan Yusuf, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Forwards: Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman, Terem Moffi, Nathan Tella, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu, Victor Boniface