Unity Cup 2026: Chelle unveils Super Eagles squad

Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, released a 26-man squad ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup.

Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo had been handed his first call-up since agreeing to play for the Super Eagles.

Okonkwo is one of three goalkeepers invited to the camp as the team prepares for the tournament in London.

The Unity Cup will serve as an important tournament for the Super Eagles as they build towards future competitions. Chelle is expected to use the competition to assess several new faces and players returning from injury.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers:
Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus), Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham FC, England), Michael Atata (Ikorodu City)

Defenders:
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Emmanuel Fernandez (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), Obinna Igboke (Enugu Rangers), Elias Ochobi (Rivers United), Chibueze Oputa (Enugu Rangers)

Midfielders:
Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympic Marseille, France), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa FC, Italy), Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA), Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City), Samson Tijani (FK Dukla Prague, Czech Republic), Ayobami Junior (Shooting Stars), Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City)

Forwards:
Simon Moses (Paris FC, France), Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain), Philip Otele (Hamburger SV, Germany), Owen Oseni (Plymouth FC, England), Zadok Abu Yohanna (AIK, Greece), Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal), Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa FC, Italy), Femi Azeez (Millwall FC, England)