Chelle has full Nigeria squad available for Tanzania AFCON qualifiers

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle now has his complete squad together ahead of the Super Eagles’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania.

The remaining invited players have arrived in camp, allowing Chelle to work with the full group before the opening match of the two-game sequence.

Nigeria began preparations on Tuesday with their first training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Chelle used the session to start shaping his side for what will be an important qualification fixture.

The squad includes Fulham pair Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina, Arthur Okonkwo, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Frederick, Alhassan Yusuf, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Akor Adams, Tochukwu Nnadi, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare and Ademola Lookman.

Goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali are also part of the group, alongside Tijani Samson, Wilfred Ndidi, Suleiman Mubarak, Abdullahi Bewene, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor, Bruno Onyemaechi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

The Super Eagles will be seeking a positive result against Tanzania after their qualification campaign was damaged by a disappointing defeat by Guinea-Bissau in September.

The upcoming double-header gives Nigeria the opportunity to recover momentum and improve their prospects of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.