AFCON 2025: Aina, Arokodare Among Four Players Dropped as Chelle Unveils Final Super Eagles Squad
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released his final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with several notable names missing from the list.
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have been dropped from the initial 54-man provisional squad. Ola Aina, still sidelined by injury, was also left out. Former captain William Troost-Ekong is absent following his recent retirement from international football.
Chelle instead selected 2018 World Cup goalkeeper Francis Uzoho and Samsunspor forward Paul Onuachu.
Four uncapped players have earned maiden call-ups: Blackburn Rovers right-back Ryan Alebiosu — who recently switched allegiance from England — as well as Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa), Salim Fago (NK Istra), Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberius), and Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem).
Defender Chidozie Awaziem and midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have also been recalled to the squad.
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