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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released separate squads for Nigeria’s upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London and the June international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal.
The announcement was made on Wednesday through the official X account of the Nigeria national football team.
For the Unity Cup, Chelle retained experienced players such as Wilfred Ndidi, Francis Uzoho, Bruno Onyemaechi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams and Terem Moffi, while also handing opportunities to several new and home-based players.
Nigeria will face Zimbabwe in the semi-final of the Unity Cup at The Valley on May 26. The winner of the tie will progress to the final against either Jamaica or India.
One of the standout inclusions is goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, who recently switched international allegiance from England to Nigeria. Other fresh call-ups include Emmanuel Fernandez, Igoh Ogbu, Raphael Onyedika, Tochukwu Nnadi, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and striker Rafiu Durosinmi.
Several Nigeria Premier Football League players were also selected, including Michael Atata, Elias Ochobi, Chibueze Oputa, Obinna Igboke, Aderemi Adeoye, Ayobami Junior and Tosin Oyedokun.
For the international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, Chelle named a stronger squad featuring stars like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Frank Onyeka and Paul Onuachu.
The Super Eagles will take on Poland in Warsaw on June 3 before facing Portugal in Leiria on June 10 as part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Nigeria has been drawn in Group B alongside Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau.
Unity Cup squad
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
Poland and Portugal friendlies squad
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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