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Super Eagles: Eric Chelle picks squads for Unity Cup, Poland, Portugal friendlies
Super Eagles Coach Unveils Squads for Upcoming Matches
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle announced two distinct teams for the upcoming Unity Cup and international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
The squad selected for the Unity Cup, which features a blend of home-based players and seasoned overseas professionals, will compete against Zimbabwe in the semi-finals next Tuesday.
In addition, the Nigerian team is set to face Poland and Portugal in June.
Unity Cup Squad:
Goalkeepers:
- Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)
- Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham FC, England)
- Michael Atata (Ikorodu City)
Defenders:
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)
- Emmanuel Fernandez (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland)
- Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey)
- Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
- Obinna Igboke (Enugu Rangers)
- Elias Ochobi (Rivers United)
- Chibueze Oputa (Enugu Rangers)
Midfielders:
- Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey)
- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
- Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympic Marseille, France)
- Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa FC, Italy)
- Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA)
- Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City)
- Samson Tijani (FK Dukla Prague, Czech Republic)
- Ayobami Junior (Shooting Stars)
- Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City)
Forwards:
- Simon Moses (Paris FC, France)
- Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)
- Philip Otele (Hamburger SV, Germany)
- Owen Oseni (Plymouth FC, England)
- Zadok Abu Yohanna (AIK, Greece)
- Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal)
- Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa FC, Italy)
- Femi Azeez (Millwall FC, England)
Poland and Portugal Friendlies Squad:
Goalkeepers:
- Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)
- Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham FC, England)
- Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)
Defenders:
- Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England)
- Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
- Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
- Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)
- Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)
- Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
- Emmanuel Fernandez (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland)
Midfielders:
- Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
- Frank Onyeka (Coventry FC, England)
- Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey)
- Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy)
- Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympic Marseille, France)
- Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA)
Forwards:
- Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain)
- Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England)
- Moses Simon (Paris FC, France)
- Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey)
- Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey)
- Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal)
The selection reflects a strategic blend aimed at optimizing performance in both the Unity Cup and upcoming international friendlies.
