Head coach, Eric Chelle has announced a 26-man Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Unity Cup in London, bringing veteran forward Ahmed Musa back into the team for the first time since January 2024. Musa, who also resumes his captaincy duties, leads a squad filled with fringe players and home-based talent, as several Europe-based regulars are rested ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Notably absent are Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi. Nine players from the Nigeria Premier Football League are included, offering local talent a chance to prove themselves on the international stage. Werder Bremens Felix Agu joins the camp for training but will not feature in matches due to pending documentation. The Unity Cup will take place from May 26 to 31 at Brentford FCs Gtech Community Stadium, featuring Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago. Nigeria plays Ghana on May 28. After the tournament, most NPFL players will return home, while stars like Boniface, Ola Aina, and Troost-Ekong are expected to rejoin the squad for a June 6 friendly against Russia in Moscow. Squad ListGoalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas ObasogieDefenders: Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Igoh Ogbu, Ifeany Onyebuchi, Junior Nduka, Sodiq Ismaila, Waliu Ojetoye, Felix Agu (training only)Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Christantus Uche, Papa Mustapha, Chinemerem Ugwueze, Saviour IsaacForwards: Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Tolu Arokodare, Sikiru Alimi, Ahmed Musa, Abubakar Adamu Roster for the #UnityCup2025 and the International Friendly vs Russia #TheUnityCup2025 #NGARUS #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/BPc8waTP7r Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) May 21, 2025
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