Nigeria’s Interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen has named a 35-man squad for the Super Eagles B team ahead of their 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against Ghana.
Headlined by Ismail Sadiq, who featured in Nigeria’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Bénin Republic in Abidjan, the list features only NPFL players.
Among the notable invitees by Eguavoen includes Wisdom Ndon, striker Zikifilu Rabiu, and Kazeem Ogunleye.
However, a debatable omission is Super Eagles winger, Ahmed Musa who joined Kano Pillars this season.
Perfect Picture! Rabiu Ali and Ahmed Musa celebrate during the NPFL match between Kano Pillars and Sunshine Stars. Photo | X
The 32 year-old has made four appearances and scored two goals. Musa has never featured for the CHAN Eagles, and it’s uncertain if he was approached by the selectors.
Nigeria’s bid to return to the tournament will get underway in December, with the first leg scheduled between 20th and 22nd, while the second leg holds the following weekend.
According to the competition rules, winner of the tie over two legs will secure a CHAN 2025 ticket.h
For the first time in the competition’s history, it’ll be co-hosted by three Countries; Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Meanwhile, all invited players are expected to be in their Abuja camp on October 29, according to a statement by the NFF.
Nigeria has failed to qualify for the last two editions of the CHAN tournament, and it’s best performance a runners up finish in Morocco.
Squad List
Goalkeepers:
Ohisodumeya Osagie (Rivers United), Henry Ozomena (Enyimba FC), Mohammed Galadima (Nasarawa United).
Defenders:
Wisdom Ndon (Akwa United), Stephen Mayo (Rivers United), Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Enugu Rangers), Ismail Sadiq (Remo Stars), Yusuf Isa (Bayelsa United), Abba Maigari (El-Kanemi Warriors), Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United), Kabiru Mohammed (Kwara United), Junior Nduka (Remo Stars), Victor Collins (Nasarawa United), Abbas Usman (El-Kanemi Warriors).
Midfielders:
Innocent Godwin (Abia Warriors), Jide Fatokun (Remo Stars), Musa Zayad (El-Kanemi Warriors), Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers), Eze Ekwutoziam (Enyimba FC), Aimufua Aisosa (Kwara United), Tochukwu Michael (Remo Stars), Ifeanyi Assurance (Lobi Stars), Kazeem Ogunleye (Enugu Rangers), Seth Mayi (Sunshine Stars), Stanley Oganbor (Lobi Stars), Meyiwa Oritseweyimi (Bendel Insurance), Toyeeb Gidado (Ikorodu City).
Forwards:
Samuel Ayorinde (Shooting Stars), Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United), Abdul Sanusi (El-Kanemi Warriors), Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars), Abubakar Adamu (Plateau United), Rabiu Zikifilu (Kano Pillars), Temitope Vincent (Plateau United), Michael Enaruma (Bendel Insurance).
