BREAKING: Eric Chelle names Akor Adams, Moses Simon, others in Super Eagles 2025 AFCON squad

The Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced his final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, trimming down from an initial 50-man list.

One of the most notable absences is captain William Troost-Ekong, who retired from international football last week. Despite this, vice-captains Wilfred Ndidi and Victor Osimhen have been included.

The deadline for submitting the final squad to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was December 10.

Super Eagles 2025 AFCON Squad:

Goalkeepers:

• Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)

• Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)

• Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)

Defenders:

• Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)

• Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England)

• Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)

• Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)

• Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France)

• Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)

• Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

• Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)

Midfielders:

• Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

• Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England)

• Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey)

• Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)

• Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem, Belgium)

• Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy)

• Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC, Italy)

• Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel)

Forwards:

• Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy)

• Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England)

• Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)

• Simon Moses (Paris FC, France)

• Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain)

• Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)

• Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey)

• Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos FC, Greece)

• Salim Fago Lawal (NK Istra 1961, Croatia)

The Super Eagles will now focus on preparations ahead of the tournament, aiming to make a strong impact in the 2025 AFCON.