Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle on Wednesday named his squads for the 2026 Unity Cup Mini-Tournament and upcoming friendly matches against Poland and Portugal in Europe next month.
The selections highlight a mix of experienced stars and exciting newcomers, signaling Nigeria’s intent to retain its Unity Cup title while testing itself against top-tier European opposition.
key Highlights:
- Eric Chelle announced Nigeria’s squads for the 2026 Unity Cup and friendly matches against Poland and Portugal.
- The Unity Cup squad includes experienced players like Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon and Terem Moffi alongside several new call-ups.
- Nigeria will face Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup, with the winner advancing to face either Jamaica or India in the final.
- The friendlies squad features stars such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi.
- The matches are part of Nigeria’s preparations for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau.
Chelle’s squad for the tournament at Charlton Athletic Stadium (The Valley) includes captain Wilfred Ndidi, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, defenders Bruno Onyemaeachi and Igoh Ogbu, and forwards Moses Simon, Akor Adams, and Terem Moffi, alongside 20 other players.
The Super Eagles will face the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday, May 26, with the winner advancing to the final against the victor of Jamaica vs India, scheduled for Wednesday, May 27.
New call-ups making their debut include goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, defenders Emmanuel Fernandez, midfielders Raphael Onyedika, Tochukwu Nnadi, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, and forward Rafiu Durosinmi.
Home-based talents like Michael Atata (goalkeeper), defenders Elias Ochobi, Chibueze Oputa, Obinna Igboke, and midfielders Aderemi Adeoye, Ayobami Junior, Tosin Oyedokun also earned spots.
For the high-profile friendlies, Chelle selected a 24-man squad featuring Ndidi, midfielder Alex Iwobi, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Paul Onuachu.
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The Super Eagles will travel to Warsaw, Poland, to face the hosts at the PGE Narodowy Stadium on Wednesday, June 3 (kick-off 8:45 PM local time), before heading to Leiria, Portugal, to face the Portuguese side on Wednesday, June 10 at Estadio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa—Portugal’s final match before the FIFA World Cup.
27 Super Eagles for Unity Cup including:
Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo, Michael Atata
Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Igoh Ogbu, Obinna Igboke, Elias Ochobi, Chibueze Oputa
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Tochukwu Nnadi, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Alhassan Yusuf, Aderemi Adeoye, Samson Tijani, Ayobami Junior, Tosin Oyedokun
Forwards: Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Philip Otele, Owen Oseni, Zadok Abu Yohanna, Terem Moffi, Rafiu Durosinmi, Femi Azeez
24 Super Eagles for Friendlies vs Poland & Portugal:
Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye, Arthur Okonkwo, Francis Uzoho
Defenders: Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Emmanuel Fernandez
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Tochukwu Nnadi, Alhassan Yusuf
Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen, Terem Moffi
Nigeria will look to continue its winning momentum in the Unity Cup, while the European friendlies offer a crucial test ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where the Super Eagles will face Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau.
