Nigeria’s Super Eagles have announced their 25-man squad for the decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs. The list was released at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed that the knockout play-offs will be held in Rabat, Morocco, between Thursday, November 13 and Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Both semi-finals and the grand final will take place in the Moroccan capital, ensuring a neutral yet electric setting for the continent’s finest teams.
Nigeria set for high-stakes clash against Gabon
The Super Eagles are scheduled to open proceedings against Gabon at 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT) on Thursday, 13 November. Later that evening, Cameroon will take on DR Congo at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT). The winners of both ties will meet in the final of the playoffs on Sunday, 16 November.
The eventual champion will move on to the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off Tournament in March 2026, where just one more win will secure a ticket to the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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With this crop of players, head coach Eric Chelle looks to guide Nigeria through one of its most crucial tests in recent memory.
Forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon lead a sharp attack, while Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi anchor a reliable midfield. At the back, William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey add steel and structure to a side desperate to reclaim its place on the world stage.
Nigerians around the globe will be hoping the team’s quality and resilience can carry them through the continental gauntlet and onto football’s biggest stage.
Super Eagles squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-Offs
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Maduka Okoye
Defenders:
William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi, Benjamin Fredricks
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards:
Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen, Tolu Arokodare, Chidera Ejuke, Akor Adams, Olakunle Olusegun, Samuel Chukwueze.
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