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Eguavoen unveils Super Eagles squad for Libya clash

October 5, 2024 1 min read

October 05, 2024

By Samuel Ogunsona

Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya.

Captain William Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, and 20 other players have been called up for the home-and-away battles. The team includes:

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, and Amas Obasogie

Defenders: William Ekong, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa Aina, and Benjamin Tanimu

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Frank Onyeka, and Alex Iwobi

Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze, Chidera Ejuke, Ademola Lookman, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon, and Taiwo Awoniyi

Notably absent due to injury is Victor Osimhen, while Olisa Ndah also misses out. Bright Osayi-Samuel returns after missing the previous matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

The Super Eagles will host Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on October 11 and travel to Benghazi for the return leg on October 15. Players are expected to report in Uyo on October 7.