**Nigeria Announces Squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against Cameroon and DR Congo**
*August 2025* — Nigeria’s Super Eagles have unveiled their squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with crucial matches scheduled against DR Congo and Cameroon in October.
Coach Sunday Oliseh has named a strong team, featuring key players such as goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, forwards Ahmed Musa and Victor Moses, as well as defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Ogenyi Onazi. Notably, John Obi Mikel returns to the squad after a prolonged absence since Oliseh’s appointment.
Nigeria will face DR Congo on 8 October in Antwerp, Belgium, followed by a clash with Cameroon on 11 October in Brussels.
The full squad includes:
**Goalkeepers:** Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France), Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton, England), Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars), Femi Thomas (Enyimba FC)
**Defenders:** Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany), Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal), Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France), Chima Akas (Sharks FC), Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey), William Troost-Ekong (FK Haugesund, Norway), Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa SK, Turkey), Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors)
**Midfielders:** Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy), Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars), Obiora Nwankwo (Coimbra FC, Portugal), John Obi Mikel (Chelsea FC, England), Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin, Slovakia)
**Forwards:** Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia), Emmanuel Emenike (Al Ain, UAE), Sylvester Igbonu (FC UFA, Russia), Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium), Victor Moses (West Ham, England), Odion Ighalo (Watford, England), Prince Aggrey (Sunshine Stars)
These qualifiers are a critical step in Nigeria’s journey toward the 2018 African Cup of Nations, with hopes high for a strong showing on the continental stage.
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