By Seyi Babalola
The Super Eagles team has been selected by head coach Jose Santos Peseiro for the forthcoming international friendlies in Portugal against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.
While Fisayo Dele-Bashiru receives his first-ever invitation, goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Adebayo Adeleye, and Olorunleke Ojo were kept on the roster along with defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielder Alex Iwobi, and striker Terem Moffi.
On October 13, 2023, in Portimo, Portugal, the Super Eagles will play the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia before a matchup with the Mozambique Mambas three days later.
The squad is preparing for these games as they compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
Goalkeepers:
Francis Uzoho
Olorunleke Ojo
Adebayo Adeleye
Defenders:
Olaoluwa Aina
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Jordan Torunarigha
Kenneth Omeruo
Oluwasemilogo Ajayi
Calvin Bassey
Jamilu Collins
Bruno Onyemaechi
Midfielders:
Wilfred Ndidi
Raphael Onyedika
Joe Ayodele-Aribo
Frank Onyeka
Alex Iwobi
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Forwards:
Kelechi Iheanacho
Samuel Chukwueze
Moses Simon
Ademola Lookman
Victor Osimhen
Taiwo Awoniyi
Terem Moffi
Victor Boniface