Injury-Hit Super Eagles Name Boniface, Okoye, Onyeka, and 17 Others in Final Squad for Russia Friendly

The Super Eagles have touched down in Moscow ahead of their highly anticipated international friendly against Russia scheduled for Friday. Despite a wave of injuries and last-minute withdrawals, Coach Chelle has finalized his squad, which features a blend of foreign-based professionals and local league standouts.

The team arrived in the Russian capital on Monday and will begin full training sessions on Tuesday in preparation for the clash. This fixture is expected to test the depth and adaptability of the current squad.

Full Super Eagles Squad for Russia Friendly

Goalkeepers:

• Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)

• Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)

Defenders:

• William Ekong (Al-Khoolood FC, Saudi Arabia)

• Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)

• Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece)

• Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England)

• Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

• Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars, Nigeria)

• Benjamin Fredericks (Brentford FC, England)

Midfielders:

• Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany)

• Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)

• Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy)

• Chrisantus Uche (Getafe CF, Spain)

• Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes, Nigeria)

• Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)

 Forwards:

• Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

• Simon Moses (FC Nantes, France)

• Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)

• Olakunle Olusegun (Krasnodar FC, Russia)

With the match drawing closer, all eyes will be on how this revamped squad rises to the challenge. Can they deliver against a strong Russian side?

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