OFFICIAL: CAF Unveils Super Eagles’ Provisional AFCON 2023 Squad

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tentative roster for the Super Eagles was revealed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday.

Jose Peseiro, the head coach, selected 41 players for the interim team.

Ojo Olorunleke, Amas Obasogie, and Christian Nwoke—three players based at home—make the list.

Royal Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf is named in the squad for the first time, while former Golden Eaglets captain Kelechi Nwakali is also listed.

Their final group game is scheduled for the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium on January 22.

THE FULL PROVISIONAL SQUAD

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Goalkeepers

1. Francis Uzoho
2. Adebayo Adeleye
3. Ojo Olorunleke
4. Stanley Nwabali
5. Amas Obasogie
6. Christian Nwoke

Defenders

1. Ola Aina
2. Bright Osayi-Samuel
3. Tyronne Ebuehi
4. Jamilu Collins
5. Zaidu Sanusi
6. Bruno Onyemaechi
7. William Troost-Ekong
8. Semi Ajayi
9. Calvin Bassey
10. Kenneth Omeruo
11. Kevin Akpoguma
12. Chidozie Awaziem
13. Jordan Torunarigha

Midfielders

1. Wilfred Ndidi
2. Frank Onyeka
3. Joe Aribo
4. Alex Iwobi
5. Alhassan Yusuf
6. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
7. Raphael Onyedika Nwadike
8. Kelechi Nwakali

Attackers

1. Victor Osimhen
2. Victor Boniface
3. Terem Moffi
4. Umar Sadiq
5. Ahmed Musa
6. Paul Onuachu
7. Cyriel Dessers
8. Ademola Lookman
9. Nathan Tella
10. Moses Simon
11. Emmanuel Dennis
12. Samuel Chukwueze
13. Kelechi Iheanacho