Nigeria’s head coach Éric Chelle names 24-player squads for the Super Eagles ahead of upcoming fixtures, including Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers and a friendly against Russia. Multiple reports say the squad includes captain Wilfred Ndidi, as well as key attackers and midfielders such as Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon. The goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is also listed.
Reports also describe a separate squad announcement for the international friendly against Russia. Daily Post Nigeria says the friendly is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. In that squad, Ndidi is again reported to lead, with additional defensive options including Bright Osayi-Samuel and Benjamin Tanimu mentioned by the outlet. Premium Times focuses more on the AFCON qualifier context and the opening two Group L fixtures, while Daily Post highlights match details for Russia.
Overall, both sources agree on the size of the squad and the presence of several senior players, with differences mainly in which fixtures and player details each outlet emphasizes.
