Eric Chelle banks on blend of experience and new faces for Unity Cup title defence
Head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a strong Super Eagles squad for the 2026 Unity Cup, with the focus firmly on defending Nigeria’s title in the four-nation mini tournament in London.
Nigeria will face Zimbabwe in the semi-final at Charlton Athletic Stadium, The Valley, on May 26, with a place in the final at stake against either Jamaica or India.
Chelle’s selection reflects a balance of established internationals, exciting new talents and standout home-based performers as the Super Eagles prepare for another shot at regional bragging rights.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi leads the squad alongside experienced names like Francis Uzoho, Moses Simon and Terem Moffi, while first-time call ups Arthur Okonkwo, Emmanuel Fernandez, Tochukwu Nnadi, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and Rafiu Durosinmi add fresh energy to the team.
The squad also rewards several Nigeria Premier Football League stars, highlighting Chelle’s willingness to integrate domestic talents into the national team setup ahead of a busy international calendar.
Invited Players for the 2026 Unity Cup:
Goalkeepers
Francis Uzoho — Omonia FC, Cyprus
Arthur Okonkwo — Wrexham FC, England
Michael Atata — Ikorodu City, Nigeria
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, Nigeria
Elias Ochobi — Rivers United, Nigeria
Chibueze Oputa — Enugu Rangers, Nigeria
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, Nigeria
Samson Tijani — FK Dukla Prague, Czech Republic
Ayobami Junior — Shooting Stars, Nigeria
Tosin Oyedokun — Ikorodu City, Nigeria
Forwards
Moses Simon — 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
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