The Super Eagles camp in Antalya, Turkey, is now at full operational strength as team captain Wilfred Ndidi arrived on Wednesday afternoon, completing the 22-man squad available for the upcoming international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan.
Ndidi, who plays his club football for Besiktas in Turkey, linked up with his teammates in the evening session, bringing the number of players in camp to 22 after one squad member was ruled out through injury. All 22 players participated fully in Wednesday’s training as preparations intensify for the two fixtures.
Nigeria will face Iran on Friday, March 27, 2026, before taking on Jordan on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Both matches will be played in Antalya following a venue change.
Head Coach Éric Chelle expressed satisfaction with the squad’s arrival and readiness. “Having the full group together is important. Ndidi’s experience and leadership as captain will be vital as we use these friendlies to build cohesion and test our ideas ahead of future competitions,” Chelle said.
The 22-man squad now in camp consists of a balanced mix of experienced internationals and promising talents, including recent first-time invitees.
Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy), Adebayo Adeleye (Volos, Greece), Francis Uzoho (Omonia, Cyprus)
Defenders: Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), Emmanuel Fernandez (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland) (Note: Calvin Bassey has withdrawn due to injury)
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), Frank Onyeka (Coventry, England), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey – Captain), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy)
Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham, England), Moses Simon (Paris FC, France), Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla, Spain), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain), Philip Otele (Hamburger SV, Germany), Collins Yira Sor (KRC Genk, Belgium)
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) wishes the team a successful training camp and looks forward to competitive performances in these friendlies, which form part of ongoing preparations under Coach Chelle.