Wilfred Ndidi, Paul Onuachu and Victor Osimhen, who all play in the Trendyol Süper Lig, have been named in Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations squad.
According to a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation, head coach Eric Chelle has announced the 28-man provisional squad ahead of the tournament scheduled for December 21 – January 18.
The federation shared the full list, which includes several Europe-based stars and three players currently playing in Türkiye’s top division.
Squad list:
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United), Francis Uzoho (Omonoia), Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars)
Defenders:
Calvin Bassey (Fulham), Semi Ajayi (Hull City), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham), Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos), Zaidu Sanusi (Porto)
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Frank Onyeka (Brentford), Muhammed Usman (Ironi Tiberias), Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa), Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem)
Forwards:
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Samuel Chukwueze (Milan), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Moses Simon (Paris), Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos), Akor Adams (Sevilla), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor), Salim Fago (Istra)