FIFA Day March 2026: Nigeria’s squad for matches against Iran and Jordan.

The Nigeria national team head coach, Éric Chelle, has unveiled a list of 23 players for the upcoming friendly matches against Iran and Jordan. Among the mainstays called up are captain Wilfred Ndidi, as well as Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman. Other regulars, such as Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze and Akor Adams, are also in the squad.

This list features several new elements, including the first call-ups of Emmanuel Fernandez, Philip Otele and Yira Collins Sor. Between the posts, Maduka Okoye and Adebayo Adeleye return after missing the qualifying campaign for the AFCON 2025. The Super Eagles will face Iran on March 27 in Antalya, Turkey, before taking on Jordan on March 31, again within this international window.

List of called-up players:

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 ; Raphaël Onyedika ; Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

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

With this squad mixing experience and new faces, Nigeria aims to fine-tune its on-field coordination ahead of its upcoming official fixtures.