Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has revealed its squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. Head coach Jose Peseiro has summoned a 25-player squad to camp, with notable inclusions and exclusions.
Hatayspor midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, showcasing an impressive record of four goals and two assists in seven appearances this season, has earned a call-up. However, Gent forward Gift Orban will not be part of the squad, making way for Nice star Terem Moffi, who returns after being omitted from the last game against Sao Tome and Principe.
The full list of invited players includes goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Olorunleke Ojo, and Adebayo Adeleye. The defensive lineup features players such as Olaoluwa Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Jordan Torunarigha, Kenneth Omeruo, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Jamilu Collins, and Bruno Onyemaechi.
In the midfield, notable names like Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Joe Ayodele-Aribo, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have been called up. The forward line boasts talents like Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Terem Moffi, and Victor Boniface.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the training camp will commence on the 10th of October in Faro, Portugal. The friendly against Saudi Arabia is scheduled for the 13th of October, followed by a match against Mozambique three days later. This lineup showcases a mix of experienced and emerging talents, highlighting the depth of Nigerian football talent on the international stage.
