Jose Peseiro Reveals Super Eagles’ 25-Man Squad for AFCON 2023

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has officially disclosed the 25-man squad that will represent Nigeria in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.

The much-anticipated list was unveiled via the official Super Eagles X handle on Friday, generating excitement among fans.

The squad, meticulously crafted by Peseiro, includes three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders, and eight forwards. Here is the breakdown:

Goalkeepers:

Stanley Nwabili

Francis Uzoho

Leke Ojo

Defenders:

William Troost-Ekong

Bright Osayi Samuel

Ola Aina

Zaidu Sanusi

Bruno Onyemaechi

Semi Ajayi

Calvin Bassey

Chidozie Awaziem

Kenneth Omeruo

Midfielders:

Wilfred Ndidi

Joe Aribo

Raphael Onyedika

Frank Onyeka

Alex Iwobi

Forwards:

Kelechi Iheanacho

Samuel Chukwueze

Moses Simon

Ademola Lookman

Victor Osimhen

Victor Boniface

Ahmed Musa

Sadiq Umar

Head Coach: Jose Peseiro

The much-anticipated AFCON finals are scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 11, 2024. The Super Eagles find themselves in Group A alongside hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. Jose Peseiro’s squad will kick off their campaign against Equatorial Guinea at the Alssanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday, January 14.

The NFF tweeted their support, saying, “Goodluck @NGSuperEagles, we are behind you all the way! #LetsDoItAgain #SoarSuperEagles.” As the nation eagerly awaits the tournament, expectations and excitement continue to build for Nigeria’s football enthusiasts.