New Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has recently announced is 39-man provisional list ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification clash against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions have only secured four points out of possible 12 points which has therefore placed them in the 5th place of the Group C standings.<\/p>\n They face a must-win encounter against the league leaders in Kigali before playing host to the Southern African side, Zimbabwe, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, in Uyo.<\/p>\n This squad list comprises Super Eagles top stars, as well as new faces which have to battle for the 23-man final list with their exceptional skills over the coming days.<\/p>\n Chelle has called upon his best legs<\/a> for the two-match fixtures later this month. Ahmed Musa returns to the squad, along with Super Eagles\u2019 vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, who is gearing up for his final AFCON tournament before bidding farewell to the team.<\/p>\n Full Squad List:<\/strong> Defenders: William Troost-Ekong, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Gabriel Osho, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu, Jordan Torunarigha, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi<\/p>\n Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo, Anthony Dennis, Chrisantus Uche, Papa Daniel Mustapha<\/p>\n Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon, Sadiq Umar, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Tolu Arokodare, Chidera Ejuke, Paul Onuachu, Ahmed Musa, Jerome Akor Adams<\/p>\n It is suggested that Chelle has assembled his best players for the encounter, but the final squad selection remains highly anticipated, as it will play a crucial role in the upcoming clashes.<\/p>\n That said, players like Osimhen, Lookman, Bassey, and Nwabali are expected to maintain their club form and help secure a spot on the global stage in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/imago1054361756-scaled.jpg\")
<\/a>Musa, Ekong, Osimhen, lead Chelle\u2019s first squad list<\/h4>\n
\nGoalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie, Adeleye Adebayo, Kayode Bankole<\/p>\nCan they win the Rwanda & Zimbabwe clash?<\/h4>\n
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