Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 26-man squad for Nigeria's participation in the upcoming Unity Cup, as well as next month's international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The Unity Cup is a four-nation international football invitational tournament held in London, England.
Unity Cup 2026 Details
The 2026 edition of the Unity Cup is scheduled to take place from May 26 to May 30, 2026, at The Valley Stadium, the home ground of Charlton Athletic FC in London, United Kingdom. Nigeria will face Zimbabwe on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, while India will take on Jamaica on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The winners of these matches will advance to the final.
Notable Call-ups
In the squad list, Chelle has called up Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, who recently switched his international allegiance to the Super Eagles from England. This marks a significant addition to the team's goalkeeping options.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus), Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham FC, England), Michael Atata (Ikorodu City)
Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers FC, Scotland), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), Obinna Igboke (Enugu Rangers), Elias Ochobi (Rivers United), Chibueze Oputa (Enugu Rangers)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş, Turkey), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympique de Marseille, France), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa, 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: Moses Simon (Paris FC, France), Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain), Philip Otele (Hamburg, Germany), Owen Oseni (Plymouth, England), Zadok Abu Yohanna (AIK, Sweden), Terem Moffi (Porto, Portugal), Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa, Italy), Femi Azeez (Millwall, England)
