Breaking: Finidi names Boniface, Lookman, 21 others in S’Eagles squad to face South Africa

Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has named Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman in the official squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria will face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, and then confront Benin Republic away from home during the international window of June 3–11, in Match Days 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

In an image shared via the Super Eagles X handle on Friday, the team named the players who made the squad.

Goalkeepers:

• Stanley Nwabali
• Maduka Okoye
• Ojo Olorunleke

Defenders:

• Bright Osayi-Samuel
• Semi Ajayi
• Calvin Bassey
• Chidozie Awaziem
• Benjamin Tanimu
• Sadiq Ismael

Midfielders:

• Frank Onyeka
• Wilfred Ndidi
• Raphael Onyedika
• Alex Iwobi
• Alhassan Yusuf
• Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Forwards:

• Kelechi Iheanacho
• Ademola Lookman
• Terem Moffi
• Nathan Tella
• Samuel Chukwueze
• Victor Osimhen
• Paul Onuachu
• Victor Boniface