SPORT2026 WCQ: Chelle selects 23 players for matches against Benin and Lesotho [complete list]

Before the pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, Nigeria is clinging to the slimmest chance of qualifying after FIFA docked South Africa three points and three goals. Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles’ head coach, has invited 23 players. With 11 points, Chelle’s team is currently three points behind South Africa and the Benin Republic in third place in the group as a result of thisDespite scoring his own goal in the most recent 1-1 tie with Bafana Bafana, captain William Troost-Ekong has been called up. The trio of Olakunle Olusegun, Alhassan Yusuf, Semi Ajayi, and Terem Moffi is back. Akor Adams receives his first call-up for Nigeria and is expected to make his debut.

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