Nigeria Rugby Team Ready for 2024 Africa Cup
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced the final 28-man squad for the 2024 Africa Cup, set to take place in Tunisia from December 16th to 23rd.
The Nigerian team, known as the Stallions, will compete in Pool A, facing Tunisia, Ghana, and Zambia. The top team from this pool will advance to the final to face the winner of Pool B, which includes Morocco.
The winner of the tournament will secure a spot in the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, making this a crucial competition for the Stallions.
The NRFF has selected a team blending experienced players with rising stars. The squad includes athletes from clubs in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the United States, showcasing Nigeria’s growing talent in rugby.
Nigeria’s Final Squad for the 2024 Africa Cup
Forwards
- Oghenetejiri Ajuchi (Prop) – Barnes RFC, UK
- Ford Oladele Ayodele (Prop) – Richmond RFC, UK
- Taiwo Olagunju (Prop) – Dallas Men’s Rugby, USA
- Quadri Kolawole (Prop) – Cowrie RFC
- Sunday Bassey (Prop) – Cowrie RFC
- Iyintosofoluwa Kolawole (Prop/Lock) – Racing RFC
- Ibrahim Suraj (Hooker) – Barewa RFC
- Julius Godwin (Hooker) – Barewa RFC
- Babajide Adekunle Tunde (Lock) – Southend Saxons RFC, UK
- Arinze Okemuo (Lock) – RUMS RFC, UK
- Blaise Felix (Backrow) – Alberton Rugby Club, South Africa
- Akeem Yusuf (Backrow) – Cowrie RFC
- Frederick Henry-Ajudua (Backrow) – ATL OLD White RFC, USA
- Oluwadara Odunlami (Backrow) – IBC
- Liberty Enowa (Backrow) – Delta State Rugby
- Williams Tyover Malu (Backrow) – Nigeria Police Rugby
Backs
- Anthony Tuoyo Egodo (Center) – Birmingham Moseley, UK
- Jamiu Mohammed Ibrahim (Scrumhalf) – Kwara Dynamite RFC
- Alex Onyeahasi (Flyhalf) – Clifton RFC, UK
- Isa Omale (Scrumhalf) – Barewa RFC
- Jonathan Ilori (Center) – Esher RFC, UK
- Isaiah Akpovwa (Wing/Fullback) – Blackheath RFC, UK
- Christian Williams Friday (Fullback) – Barewa RFC
- Monday Omorogieva (Fullback/Scrumhalf) – Racing RFC
- Stephen Kiki Suru (Center) – Eco II RFC
- Aliu Auwal (Wing/Fullback) – Edo State Rugby
- Samuel Akpabio (Winger) – Barewa RFC
- Matthew Ilube (Flyhalf) – Old Priorians RFC, UK
The Mission Ahead
The Stallions are determined to perform well in Tunisia and secure a place in the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup. With a strong mix of skill and strategy, the team is ready to represent Nigeria on the continental stage.
Nigerian rugby fans will be eagerly following the team’s journey as they aim to make their mark in African rugby.
