Eight young Nigerian stars set for their first-ever AFCON appearance in Morocco.

Eight Super Eagles Debutants to Watch

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have announced their final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, and the list features several fresh faces. Among the new inclusions, eight players will be making their senior national team debuts, bringing exciting potential to the squad.

Here’s a quick glance at the Super Eagles debutants:

  1. Nnadi Tochukwu (Zulte Waregem, Belgium) – The former U-20 Flying Eagles midfielder earns his first senior call-up and AFCON debut.
  2. Salim Fago (Istra, Croatia) – The promising U-20 striker will make his first appearance for the senior team at the tournament.
  3. Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic) – Energetic defender Igoh helped Nigeria win the Unity Cup and now steps onto the AFCON stage for the first time.
  4. Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain) – The forward scored crucial goals during World Cup qualifiers and will now make his AFCON debut.
  5. Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa, Italy) – The Inter Milan youngster, currently on loan, joins the squad as a first-time senior international.
  6. Usman Mohammed (Ironi Tiberias, Israel) – Returning to the Super Eagles setup after a break, the 31-year-old midfielder earns his first AFCON call-up.
  7. Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania) – A familiar name in the national team setup, Obasogie gets his first official AFCON cap.
  8. Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England) – The defender receives his first senior team call-up and will make his AFCON debut.

These eight players bring youth, energy, and fresh talent to the Super Eagles squad, which also includes experienced stars like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze. With Morocco hosting the tournament from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, football fans are eager to see how these newcomers perform on the continental stage.