Éric Chelle, head coach of the Nigeria national football team, has announced a 27-man squad for the upcoming 2026 Unity Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place in London from May 26 to May 30, 2026, at The Valley.
This invitational event will see Nigeria compete alongside India, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe, marking an important opportunity for the national team to showcase its talents on an international stage.
Nigeria’s 27-man roster for the 2026 Unity Cup
Goalkeepers include Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC), Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham FC), and Michael Atata (Ikorodu City).
The defensive lineup features Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos), Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers), Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague), Obinna Igboke (Enugu Rangers), Elias Ochobi (Rivers United), and Chibueze Oputa (Enugu Rangers).
Midfielders on the roster are Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Tochukwu Nnadi (Marseille), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa), Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution), Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City), Samson Tijani (Dukla Prague), Ayobami Junior (Shooting Stars), and Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City).
Forwards include Moses Simon (Paris FC), Akor Adams (Sevilla), Philip Otele (Hamburger SV), Owen Oseni (Plymouth), Zadok Abu Yohanna (AIK), Terem Moffi (Porto), Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa), and Femi Azeez (Millwall).