Super Eagles Announce Revised Squad Ahead of Russia Friendly Amid Injuries and Withdrawals

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has released a revised squad list for Nigeria’s much-anticipated international friendly against Russia, set to take place at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday, June 6.

Due to multiple injury concerns and withdrawals, Chelle has reshuffled the team, calling up fresh faces and giving some home-based talents a well-deserved nod. The 78,000-capacity stadium will host what is expected to be a crucial testing ground for the new look Eagles under Chelle’s reign.

🛬 The team arrived in Moscow on Monday and will kick off training sessions by Tuesday morning in preparation for the big clash.

🦅 Full Revised Squad:

🧤 Goalkeepers:

• Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)

• Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)

🛡️ Defenders:

• Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce, Turkey)

• Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos, Greece)

• Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Brom, England)

• Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

• William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia)

• Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars)

• Benjamin Fredericks (Brentford FC, England)

⚙️ Midfielders:

• Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers)

• Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)

• Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy)

• Chrisantus Uche (Getafe CF, Spain)

• Frank Onyeka (Augsburg, Germany)

• Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)

🔥 Forwards:

• Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

• Simon Moses (FC Nantes, France)

• Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)

• Olakunle Olusegun (Krasnodar FC, Russia)

Opinion Corner 🗣️:

This revised squad reflects a healthy blend of experience, youth, and local league representation — something fans have long clamored for. The inclusion of home-based players like Saviour Isaac and Papa Daniel Mustapha shows that Chelle is ready to give the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) the respect it deserves.

With Boniface and Olusegun up front, and a dynamic midfield featuring the likes of Onyedika and Dele-Bashiru, the Eagles are armed with talent and tenacity. The defense, led by Troost-Ekong and Osayi-Samuel, brings solidity and structure.

🔍 As Nigeria rebuilds under a new gaffer, this friendly against Russia is more than just a game — it’s a litmus test for the Chelle era, a chance for rising stars to make a statement, and an opportunity to restore pride in Nigerian football.

Let’s back the boys as they soar again! 💚🦅

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