Nigeria National Football Team

Governing body Nigeria Football Federation Affiliated 1960 Stadium Abuja National Stadium (60,491 seats) Manager José Peseiro FIFA Ranking 32

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Goalkeepers
F. Uzoho
Defenders
K. Omeruo	Z. Sanusi Assists: 1	C. Bassey
K. Akpoguma	S. Ajayi
Midfielders
J. Aribo	S. Onyemaechi	B. Osayi-Samuel
F. Onyeka	S. Chukwueze	W. Ndidi
Attackers
A. Musa Assists: 2	V. Osimhen Goals: 5, Assists: 2	A. Lookman Goals: 1, Assists: 1
P. Onuachu	A. Iwobi Goals: 1	M. Simon Goals: 1, Assists: 3
T. Moffi Goals: 2	K. Ịheanachọ
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#	Name	Age								A
Goalkeepers
23	F. Uzoho	24	180	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
Defenders
22	K. Omeruo	29	8	1	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
3	Z. Sanusi	25	90	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0
21	C. Bassey	23	161	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0
	K. Akpoguma	27
6	S. Ajayi	29	180	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Midfielders
10	J. Aribo	26	90	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
	S. Onyemaechi	23
	B. Osayi-Samuel	25
4	F. Onyeka	25	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0
11	S. Chukwueze	23	81	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
	W. Ndidi	26
Attackers
7	A. Musa	30	32	1	0	1	0	2	0	2	0	0	0
9	V. Osimhen	24	180	2	2	0	1	0	5	2	0	0	0
13	A. Lookman	25	80	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0
	P. Onuachu	28
18	A. Iwobi	26	180	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
15	M. Simon	27	148	2	2	0	1	0	1	3	0	0	0
19	T. Moffi	23	71	2	1	1	1	1	2	0	0	0	0
	K. Ịheanachọ	26
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Nigeria is gearing up for the upcoming World Cup. The African giant has shown their strength in the qualifiers and will be keen on translating that into success in Russia.

The Super Eagles might not boast one-star name to look for inspiration, as Egypt does with Mohamed Salah, but what Nigeria has instead is a squad of experienced players. Several of their men are either in Europe's top-five leagues or are bossing the country's domestic competition. Gernot Rohr has now chosen a squad he believes will bring pride to their nation.

Coach's objective

Winning the World Cup will not be a realistic target, but getting out of their group will be a tough hill that can be overcome. Having been grouped with Argentina, Croatia, and Iceland; Nigeria could easily shock any of those three sides to grab that second qualification spot – or first.

New faces

Simeon Nwankwo is an uncapped Nigerian striker, so his inclusion will definitely attract attention. However, he has enjoyed a good season in Serie A, scoring seven goals for Crotone.

Veterans

John Obi Mikel took up his deserved spot on this list and should be the leader to guide this African powerhouse. The Tianjin Teda midfielder's experience will also be key for the Super Eagles.

Major absences

Despite being Nigeria's most-capped player in history, Vincent Enyeama was left out. There were calls for his call-up, but Rohr snubbed the veteran goalkeeper.