William Troost-Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi have been named to the Super Eagles squad for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
This year’s AFCON Man-of-the-Competition, William Troost-Ekong, was left out for Match Days 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race in June, due to an injury he was recovering from, while Olaoluwa Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, and reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen were out injured altogether.
There are three goalkeepers, including AFCON 2023 star, Stanley Nwabali, seven defenders, six midfielders and seven forwards.
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The Super Eagles go up against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, 7th September, before flying to Kigali to take on the Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, 10th September.
