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2026 WCQ: Chelle lists 23 Super Eagles players for Lesotho, Benin Republic games

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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has listed 23 players for his side's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic.

Captain, William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Moses Simon are among the regulars included in the squad.

Hull City defender, Semi Ajayi, Olakunle Olusegun, and Terem Moffi are making a return to the team.

Sevilla striker, Jerome Adams was handed his invitation by Chelle.

The duo of Ola Aina, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Raphael Onyedika miss out due to injury.

The Super Eagles will tackle the Likuena (Crocodiles) of Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa on Friday, 10th October in a Matchday 9 encounter.

 They  will fly from South Africa to Uyo to battle leaders Benin Republic in a fiery final Matchday game on Tuesday, 14th October.

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