Super Eagles Unveil Massive 54-Man Provisional Squad for 2025 AFCON

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a huge 54-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the penultimate stage of preparations ahead of the tournament kicking off later this month.

The list, released through the team’s official X handle, features all the expected big names: Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, and Samuel Chukwueze, highlighting a competitive attacking lineup. The final 28-man squad is expected to be released in the coming days.

Goalkeepers:
Maduka Okoye, Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye, Ebenezer Harcourt

Defenders:
William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Semi Ajayi, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Igoh Ogbu, Chidozie Awaziem, Felix Agu, Ryan Alebiosu, Adeleke Adekunle, Emmanuel Michael

Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Tochukwu Nnadi, Usman Muhammed, Peter Agba, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Christantus Uche

Forwards:
Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Victor Boniface, Cyriel Dessers, Sadiq Umar, Nathan Tella, Tolu Arokodare, Chidera Ejuke, Olakunle Olusegun, Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Paul Onuachu, Abdulrasshed Shehu, Rafiu Durosinmi, Ekeson Okorie, Chisom Orji, Philip Otele, Salim Fago, Ikwuemesi Chukwubuikem, Adams Akor

With Chelle set to prune the squad to 28 next week, which players do you think won’t make the final cut?
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