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Eric Chelle Names Super Eagles Squads For Unity Cup, European Friendlies

Published May 20, 2026 at 1:16 PM

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Head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled two Super Eagles squads for the Unity Cup mini-tournament in London and next month’s high-profile friendlies in Europe.

Eric Chelle selected captain Wilfred Ndidi, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Igoh Ogbu, plus forwards Moses Simon, Akor Adams and Terem Moffi for the Unity Cup title defence.

The tournament will take place at Charlton Athletic Stadium between 26 and 30 May. Nigeria face Zimbabwe in the semi-final on 26 May.

Victory would send the holders into the final against either Jamaica or India, who meet a day later at the same venue.

Chelle handed first call-ups to goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, defenders Emmanuel Fernandez, midfielders Raphael Onyedika, Tochukwu Nnadi and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, and striker Rafiu Durosinmi.

Several home-based players were also rewarded, including goalkeeper Michael Atata and midfielders Aderemi Adeoye, Ayobami Junior and Tosin Oyedokun.

Attention then shifts to Europe, where the Super Eagles will test themselves against Poland and Portugal. Nigeria face Poland at the PGE Narodowy Stadium on 3 June before travelling to Leiria to meet Portugal at the Estadio Dr Magalhães Pessoa on 10 June.

Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Paul Onuachu headline the 24-man squad for the friendlies alongside Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Frank Onyeka.

Nigeria have already been drawn with Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau in the race for next summer’s Africa Cup of Nations, making the June fixtures key preparation.

Super Eagles’ Unity Cup squad (27)

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo, Michael Atata.

Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Igoh Ogbu, Obinna Igboke, Elias Ochobi, Chibueze Oputa.

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Tochukwu Nnadi, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Alhassan Yusuf, Aderemi Adeoye, Samson Tijani, Ayobami Junior, Tosin Oyedokun.

Forwards: Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Philip Otele, Owen Oseni, Zadok Abu Yohanna, Terem Moffi, Rafiu Durosinmi, Femi Azeez.

Super Eagles’ Poland and Portugal friendlies (24)

Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Arthur Okonkwo, Francis Uzoho.

Defenders: Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Emmanuel Fernandez.

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Tochukwu Nnadi, Alhassan Yusuf.

Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen, Terem Moffi.

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