Chelle Names Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman in Super Eagles Squad for Iran, Jordan Friendlies

Head Coach Eric Chelle has included captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman in a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s international friendly matches against Iran national football team and Jordan national football team.

The matches, originally planned for Amman in Jordan, will now be played in Antalya, Turkey due to security concerns in the Middle East.

Nigeria will face Iran on March 27 before taking on Jordan on March 31, both in Antalya.

Chelle has also invited goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defender Semi Ajayi, midfielder Frank Onyeka, and forwards Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams and Paul Onuachu.

There are first-time call-ups for defender Emmanuel Fernandez and forwards Philip Otele and Yira Collins Sor, while goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye returns to the squad.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye; Adebayo Adeleye; Francis Uzoho

Defenders: Calvin Bassey; Semi Ajayi; Bright Osayi-Samuel; Bruno Onyemaechi; Zaidu Sanusi; Igoh Ogbu; Emmanuel Fernandez

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi; Frank Onyeka; Wilfred Ndidi; Raphael Onyedika; Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Forwards: Ademola Lookman; Samuel Chukwueze; Moses Simon; Chidera Ejuke; Paul Onuachu; Akor Adams; Philip Otele; Yira Collins Sor