US EditionNigeria Squad for CAF World Cup Playoffs: Eric Chelle Names 24-Man Roster for Gabon Semifinal
Coach Eric Chelle named a 24-player roster including goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for Nigeria's 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final versus Gabon, with squad assembling in Morocco on Nov 10.
- Next week, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle unveiled a 24-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff in Rabat, recalling goalkeeper Okoye Maduka after his strong form at Udinese.
- After being overlooked for nearly two years, Okoye Maduka served a two-month suspension in Italy earlier this year for breaching betting regulations but was cleared of match-fixing.
- Chelle's squad features several established internationals including captain William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, and Alex Iwobi, who boasts 89 caps.
- The squad will assemble in Morocco on 10 November, arriving from club bases across Europe and beyond, before Nigeria faces Gabon on 22 November at the 22,000-capacity Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat.
- Okoye's return reignites the goalkeeping battle, with renewed competition for Nigeria's most scrutinised spot that could reshape Nigeria's route to the 2026 World Cup in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff Tournament.
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Okoye Maduka Returns As Chelle Names Squad For World Cup Play-offs
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco — with the major talking point being the return of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye after a long absence from international duty. His recall comes amid growing calls for current first-choice Stanley Nwabali to be dropped following a dip in form. Chelle’s list includes captain William Troost-Ekong, talismanic str…
Super Eagles Arrive Morocco for World Cup Playoff
Eric Chelle has begun preparations for Nigeria’s crucial CAF World Cup playoff with Eight players already in camp in Rabat, Morocco. The early arrivals include Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, Wilfred Ndidi, William Troost-Ekong, and Moses Simon. According to camp sources Benjamin Fredericks and Chidozie Awaziem are expected on Sunday. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen, who played for Galatasaray in a 1–0 l…
2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Chelle picks Ekong, Osimhen, Moses, 21 others for big battles - The Standard Gazette
Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks, […]
Victor Osimhen's Nigeria will face Gabon in the 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers play-off semi-finals. Osimhen's comments before the crucial match were met with derision by Gabon coach Thierry Mouyuma.
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