Nigeria’s national football team head coach Eric Chelle has released the rosters for two separate assignments: the upcoming Unity Cup and a pair of friendly matches featuring Poland and Portugal. The Unity Cup lineup, as reported by DAILY POST, blends domestic-based talents with seasoned international stars.
In the Unity Cup semifinal, the Super Eagles will go up against Zimbabwe next Tuesday. Additionally, the squad will face Poland and Portugal in June. For the Unity Cup, the goalkeeper pool includes Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo, and Michael Atata. Among the defenders are Bruno Onyemaechi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Igoh Ogbu, Obinna Igboke, Elias Ochobi, and Chibueze Oputa. Midfield duties will be handled by Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Tochukwu Nnadi, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Alhassan Yusuf, Aderemi Adeoye, Samson Tijani, Ayobami Junior, and Tosin Oyedokun. The forward line comprises Simon Moses, Akor Adams, Philip Otele, Owen Oseni, Zadok Abu Yohanna, Terem Moffi, Rafiu Durosinmi, and Femi Azeez.
For the friendlies against Poland and Portugal, the squad features goalkeepers Maduka Okoye, Arthur Okonkwo, and Francis Uzoho. Defenders include Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, and Emmanuel Fernandez. Midfielders are Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Alhassan Yusuf. Forwards called up are Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen, and Terem Moffi.