Okoye Dropped as Nigeria Announce Strong 28-Man Team for Morocco.

Eric Chelle

The Super Eagles have released their final 28-man squad for the 2025 AFCON, with major decisions from coach Eric Chelle. Francis Uzoho and Paul Onuachu make important returns, while Maduka Okoye and Tolu Arokodare are left out.

Francis Uzoho

Key Highlights:

  • Uzoho returns to the squad after March 2024.
  • Onuachu recalled following strong club form.
  • Okoye dropped from the goalkeeping unit.
  • New faces: Ryan Alebiosu, Igoh Ogbu, Akinsanmiro, Usman Muhammed, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Lawal Salim Fago.
  • Group C opponents: Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda.
  • Pre-camp in Egypt, with a friendly vs Egypt on Dec 16.

Goalkeepers:

Uzoho, Nwabali (fitness doubtful), and Amas Obasogie.

Defenders:

Bassey, Awaziem, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel, Zaidu, Onyemaechi, plus newcomers Alebiosu and Ogbu.

Midfielders:

Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyeka, Dele-Bashiru, Onyedika, joined by Akinsanmiro, Usman Muhammed, and Nnadi.

Forwards:

Osimhen, Lookman, Chukwueze, Simon, Akor Adams, Ejuke, Dessers, Onuachu, and Fago.

Nigeria open their AFCON campaign on December 23 vs Tanzania, aiming to win their fourth continental title.