Super Eagles Squad Announcement: Bruno Labbadia Unveils 23-Man Roster for AFCON 2025 Qualifiers
Nigeria’s national team coach, Bruno Labbadia, has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers. The roster features a mix of experienced players and new talent, showcasing the team’s depth and potential.
Goalkeepers:
- Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa): Known for his exceptional reflexes and shot-stopping ability.
- Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy): A young and talented goalkeeper with impressive distribution and communication skills.
- Amas Obasogie (Bendel Insurance FC): A home-based goalkeeper with excellent agility and shot-stopping ability.
Defenders:
- William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia): An experienced center-back with strong leadership qualities and aerial ability.
- Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey): A pacey and attack-minded right-back with excellent crossing ability.
- Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa): A physical and dominant center-back with strong tackling and heading ability.
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal): A versatile and skilled left-back with excellent delivery from set pieces.
- Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England): A strong and athletic center-back with excellent reading of the game.
- Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England): A young and talented left-back with excellent pace and delivery.
- Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England): An experienced right-back with strong defensive skills and set piece expertise.
Midfielders:
- Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England): A dominant and physical defensive midfielder with excellent tackling and interception skills.
- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium): A skilled and creative midfielder with excellent vision and passing ability.
- Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA): A pacey and attack-minded midfielder with excellent dribbling skills.
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy): A young and talented midfielder with excellent vision and passing ability.
- Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England): A skilled and physical midfielder with excellent box-to-box ability.