International Friendlies: Omeruo, Iwobi, Osayi-Samuel, Moffi back to Super Eagles

It’s great to hear that Kenneth Omeruo, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Alex Iwobi, and Terem Moffi have been recalled to the Super Eagles’ squad for international friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. This selection shows the Head Coach Jose Santos Peseiro’s commitment to assembling a strong team for upcoming competitions.

In addition to the quartet’s return, the inclusion of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Jordan Torunnarigha, as well as the retention of goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye, and Olorunleke Ojo, reflects the coach’s strategy in building a balanced squad with both experienced and new talents.

The roster also includes notable players like Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Kelechi Iheanacho, and others, indicating a strong team for the upcoming friendly matches.

These international friendlies are essential for team preparation and cohesion as Nigeria gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. Fans will surely be looking forward to these matches and hoping for good performances from the Super Eagles.

ALL THE INVITED PLAYERS:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Olorunleke Ojo (Enyimba FC); Adebayo Adeleye (Hapoel Jerusalem, Israel)

Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Jordan Torunarigha (KAA Gent, Belgium); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Jamilu Collins (Cardiff FC, Wales); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal)

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Joe Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Hatayaspor FC, Turkey)

Forwards: Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy); Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)