By Taiwo Sportivation Ibrahim
Super Eagles coach, Finidi George has invited two Nigeria Professional Football League players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June, Sportivationng.com reports.
Remo Stars right-back, Sadiq Ismael was handed his first-ever call-up while Enyimba goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke retained his place in the team.
Ismael has been rock solid for the Sky Blues Stars in the NPFL this season and he has been handed a deserved invitation.
Former Insurance of Benin defender, Benjamin Tiamiyu, who plays for Ihefu FC in Tanzania was also called up.
Europa League final star, Ademola Lookman was also handed an invite alongside the likes of Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi, Paul Onuachu, Terem Moffi, Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka.
The Full List
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy); Ojo Olorunleke (Enyimba FC)
Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem (Boavista FC, Portugal); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Sadiq Ismael (Remo Stars FC); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Benjamin Tanimu (Ihefu SC, Tanzania)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (Royal Antwerp FC, Belgium); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Hatayspor, Turkey)
Forwards: Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France)
The Super Eagles will take on South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on June 7 before battling with Benin Republic three days later in Ivory Coast.
