AFCON 2027 Race: Chelle names Ndidi, Simon, Iwobi, Bassey, 21 others for Tanzania

Head Coach Éric Chelle has selected team captain Wilfred Ndidi, defenders Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and forwards Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams in his 24-man roster for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars this month.
On the list as well are goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo, defendes Olaoluwa Aina and Benjamin Fredricks, midfielders Tochukwu Nnadi and Samson Tijani, and forwards Moses Usor and Taiwo Awoniyi.
Turkey-based defender Chibuike Nwaiwu and Czechia-based wing-back Abdullahi Bewene are also called.
The Super Eagles host tournament joint-hosts Tanzania at...