Ahmed Musa has been included in the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, marking his return after nearly a year away from the team.
The 32-year-old forward, who captains the team, was part of Nigeria’s silver-winning squad at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) but did not play any matches.
Now, he is among the 39 players named in the provisional squad for the crucial qualifiers.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, who took charge in January, has been following the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) closely.
His squad selection includes several home-based players, such as Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars), Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers), and Papa Daniel Mustapha (formerly of Niger Tornadoes), alongside Musa from Kano Pillars.
The squad also features key players from the AFCON team, including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, and Calvin Bassey. Returning players like Joe Aribo, Cyriel Dessers, Nathan Tella, and Jordan Torunarigha have also been called up.
Nigeria currently sits fourth in Group C of the African qualifiers, with only three points from four games. Rwanda leads the group with seven points, followed by South Africa, who have the same points but an inferior goal difference.
The 39-man list will be trimmed to 23 players before the matches against Rwanda on March 21 and Zimbabwe on March 25.
The Super Eagles are looking to secure vital wins to boost their chances of qualifying for the World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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