Super Eagles coach invites Idoma-born Akor Adams for Rwanda, Zimbabwe 2026 WCQ clashes

Super Eagles’ new head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled his first-ever provisional squad, calling up 35 players ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe this month.

Among the notable inclusions is Akor Adams, the in-form striker from Sevilla. The Idoma-born forward has been rewarded for his impressive performances in La Liga, and fans will be eager to see him don the green and white jersey once again.

Adams’ inclusion adds firepower to the attack, alongside star striker Victor Osimhen and other top forwards.

Captain Ahmed Musa returns to the squad alongside assistant captain William Troost-Ekong and midfielder Joe Aribo. Chelle has also introduced six new faces, blending experience with fresh talent. Home-based players Papa Mustapha, Kayode Bankole, and Ifeanyi Emmanuel Onyebuchi have received call-ups.

The Super Eagles will play Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 before hosting Zimbabwe on March 25.

Full Super Eagles Squad:

GOALKEEPERS:

Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy), Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania), Adeleye Adebayo (Enosis Neon Paralimni, Cyprus), Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars, Nigeria).

DEFENDERS:

William Troost-Ekong (Al Khalood, Saudi Arabia), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce, Turkey), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos, Greece), Gabriel Osho (AJ Auxerre, France), Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), Jordan Torunarigha (Gent, Belgium), Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria).

MIDFIELDERS:

Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes, Nigeria), Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England, USA), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy), Frank Onyeka (Augsburg, Germany), Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton, England), Anthony Dennis (Goztepe, Turkey), Christantus Uche (Getafe, Spain).

FORWARDS:

Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey), Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy), Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough, England), Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany), Moses Simon (Nantes, France), Sadiq Umar (Valencia, Spain), Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany), Cyriel Dessers (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland), Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla, Spain), Paul Onuachu (Southampton, England), Ahmed Musa (Kano Pillars, Nigeria).

The inclusion of Akor Adams is a moment of pride for the Idoma people and a testament to his hard work and rising status in European football. Fans will be eager to see how he contributes to Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign.