Nigeria have 49 players in their squad: 6 goalkeepers, 14 defenders, 15 midfielders, 14 forwards. The average age is 25.5.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Adeleye | 25 |
| 1 | M. Okoye | 26 |
| 1 | F. Uzoho | 27 |
| 16 | A. Okonkwo | 24 |
| 23 | S. Nwabali | 29 |
| – | M. Atata | – |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | O. Aina | 29 |
| 3 | K. Igboke | 25 |
| 3 | S. Onyemaechi | 27 |
| 3 | Z. Sanusi | 29 |
| 5 | I. Ogbu | 25 |
| 6 | S. Ajayi | 32 |
| 12 | B. Osayi-Samuel | 28 |
| 13 | C. Nwaiwu | 22 |
| 14 | I. James | 22 |
| 18 | E. Fernandez | 24 |
| 21 | C. Bassey | 26 |
| – | C. Akpan | 20 |
| – | T. Al Ameen | – |
| – | C. Oputa | – |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | W. Ndidi | 29 |
| 4 | S. Tijani | 23 |
| 7 | A. Lookman | 28 |
| 8 | F. Onyeka | 27 |
| 10 | F. Dele-Bashiru | 24 |
| 11 | S. Chukwueze | 26 |
| 14 | A. Yusuf | 25 |
| 17 | A. Iwobi | 29 |
| 18 | I. Alhassan | 29 |
| 20 | R. Onyedika | 24 |
| 28 | T. Nnadi | 22 |
| – | A. Adeoye | 19 |
| – | A. Ayobami | 26 |
| – | O. Azeez | 24 |
| – | T. Oyedokun | – |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Y. Sor | 25 |
| 9 | G. Ilenikhena | 19 |
| 10 | T. Arokodare | 25 |
| 15 | M. Simon | 30 |
| 19 | T. Awoniyi | 28 |
| 19 | T. Moffi | 27 |
| 19 | P. Onuachu | 31 |
| 22 | A. Adams | 25 |
| 24 | C. Ejuke | 27 |
| 24 | M. Usor | 23 |
| – | A. Bewene | 21 |
| – | R. Durosinmi | 22 |
| – | Owen Oseni | 22 |
| – | P. Otele | 26 |
When does Nigeria play next?
Nigeria’s next match is Russia vs Nigeria in a friendly on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Nigeria squad?
Nigeria have 49 registered players: 6 goalkeepers, 14 defenders, 15 midfielders, 14 forwards.
Who is the youngest player at Nigeria?
A. Adeoye, aged 19.
Who is the oldest player at Nigeria?
S. Ajayi, aged 32.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:31 PM ET