Austin Eguavoen, head coach of Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles, has announced a 35-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Ghana, focusing on top domestic talent.
Working closely with his technical team and league coaches, Eguavoen emphasized a thorough scouting approach in selecting players from Nigeria’s domestic league. “We’ve put in significant effort, attending games and scouting extensively to choose the best talents,” Eguavoen shared with Brila.net.
The squad features key players such as Rivers United’s Ohisodumeya Osagie in goal and defenders like Wisdom Ndom from Akwa United and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi from Enugu Rangers. The midfield lineup includes Abia Warriors’ Innocent Godwin and Remo Stars’ Jide Fatokun, while forwards like Samuel Ayorinde from Shooting Stars and Sikiru Alimi from Remo Stars strengthen the attacking side.
Nigeria is set to face Ghana in a two-legged playoff series in December, with the winner advancing to next year’s CHAN tournament.
Full Squad List:
Goalkeepers:
- Ohisodumeya Osagie (Rivers United), Henry Ozomena (Enyimba FC), Mohammed Galadima (Nasarawa United)
Defenders:
- Wisdom Ndom (Akwa United), Stephen Mayo (Rivers United), Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Enugu Rangers), Ismail Sadiq (Remo Stars), Yusuf Isa (Bayelsa United), Abba Maigari (El-Kanemi Warriors), Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United), Kabiru Mohammed (Kwara United), Junior Nduka (Remo Stars), Victor Collins (Nasarawa United), Abbas Usman (El-Kanemi Warriors)
Midfielders:
- Innocent Godwin (Abia Warriors), Jide Fatokun (Remo Stars), Musa Zayad (El-Kanemi Warriors), Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers), Eze Ekwutoziam (Enyimba FC), Aimufua Aisosa (Kwara United), Tochukwu Michael (Remo Stars), Ifeanyi Assurance (Lobi Stars), Kazeem Ogunleye (Enugu Rangers), Seth Mayi (Sunshine Stars), Stanley Oganbor (Lobi Stars), Meyiwa Oritseweyimi (Bendel Insurance), Toyeeb Gidado (Ikorodu City)
Forwards:
- Samuel Ayorinde (Shooting Stars), Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United), Abdul Sanusi (El-Kanemi Warriors), Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars), Abubakar Adamu (Plateau United), Rabiu Zikifilu (Kano Pillars), Temitope Vincent (Plateau United), Michael Enaruma (Bendel Insurance)
Headlines:
- “Super Eagles’ CHAN Hopes: Coach Eguavoen Calls Up 35 Domestic Stars for Ghana Qualifier”
- “Austin Eguavoen Reveals Nigeria’s 35-Man Squad for Crucial CHAN Qualifiers with Ghana”
