The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released the preliminary roster of the Super Eagles for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire, comprised of 40 brilliant players prepared to represent the country in the prestigious competition.
The roster is divided into six goalkeepers, thirteen defenders, eight midfielders, and thirteen strikers, with a mix of seasoned professionals and young stars. The roster features the return of goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye, and Stanley Nwabali. Defenders William Troost-Ekong and Kevin Akpoguma make notable returns to help the team’s defensive line.
The midfield features a strong roster led by Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, while the attacking unit is led by famous stars such as Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Dennis, and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Although the NFF has not officially declared the final squad, football fans are buzzing as the Super Eagles prepare to compete in Group A against Equatorial Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea-Bissau for AFCON gold.
The provisional 40-man Super Eagles team for AFCON 2023 is as follows:
Goalkeepers
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Adebayo Adeleye
3. Ojo Olorunleke
4. Stanley Nwabali
5. Amas Obasogie
6. Christian Nwoke
Defenders
1. Ola Aina
2. Bright Osayi-Samuel
3. Tyronne Ebuehi
4. Jamilu Collins
5. Zaidu Sanusi
6. Bruno Onyemaechi
7. William Troost-Ekong
8. Semi Ajayi
9. Calvin Bassey
10. Kenneth Omeruo
11. Kevin Akpoguma
12. Chidozie Awaziem
13. Jordan Torunarigha
Midfielders
1. Wilfred Ndidi
2. Frank Onyeka
3. Joe Aribo
4. Alex Iwobi
5. Alhassan Yusuf
6. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
7. Raphael Onyedika Nwadike
8. Kelechi Nwakali
Attackers
1. Victor Osimhen
2. Victor Boniface
3. Terem Moffi
4. Umar Sadiq
5. Ahmed Musa
6. Paul Onuachu
7. Cyriel Dessers
8. Ademola Lookman
9. Nathan Tella
10. Moses Simon
11. Emmanuel Dennis
12. Samuel Chukwueze
13. Kelechi Iheanacho