{"id":11912,"date":"2026-11-07T15:00:53","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T15:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/afcon-qualifiers-iwobi-lookman-lead-super-eagles-squad-for-tanzania-showdown-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T15:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T15:00:53","slug":"afcon-qualifiers-iwobi-lookman-lead-super-eagles-squad-for-tanzania-showdown-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/afcon-qualifiers-iwobi-lookman-lead-super-eagles-squad-for-tanzania-showdown-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCON Qualifiers: Iwobi, Lookman lead Super Eagles squad for Tanzania showdown – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Super Eagles<\/a> head coach Eric Chelle has named captain Wilfred Ndidi, midfielder Alex Iwobi and forward Ademola Lookman among 24 players selected for Nigeria\u2019s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers<\/a> against Tanzania this month.\n<\/p>\n

Defenders Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and forwards Moses Simon and Akor Adams are also included in the squad as Nigeria seek to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the tournament.\n<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo make the list alongside defenders Ola Aina and Benjamin Fredricks. Midfielders Tochukwu Nnadi and Samson Tijani have also been called up, while forwards Moses Usor and Taiwo Awoniyi complete the group.\n<\/p>\n

Read Also: Blow for Nigeria as Osimhen ruled out of 2027 AFCON qualifiers<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Turkey-based defender Chibuike Nwaiwu and Czechia-based wing-back Abdullahi Bewene are among the other players selected by Chelle.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles will host Tanzania\u2019s Taifa Stars at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13, before travelling to Zanzibar for the return fixture at the Amman Stadium on Tuesday, November 17.\n<\/p>\n

Nigeria, currently second in Group L, face a crucial test as they seek to secure the only qualification ticket from the group for the 2027 AFCON, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.\n<\/p>\n

Chelle\u2019s side will be under pressure to collect maximum points from both matches to improve their qualification prospects ahead of the final round of fixtures.<\/p>\n

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Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA\/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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