Super Eagles launch Unity Cup title defence against Zimbabwe

The Super Eagles of Nigeria wrapped up their training session at Charlton Athletic Stadium, The Valley, on Monday evening, ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 Unity Cup opener against the Warriors of Zimbabwe.

A total of 20 players took part in the training session under the supervision of Head Coach Eric Chelle.

The squad included goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo and Michael Atata; defenders Igoh Ogbu, Chibueze Oputa, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Obinna Igboke, Tijani Al Ameen and Elias Ochobi; midfielders Alhassan Yusuf, Tochukwu Nnadi, Samson Tijani, Aderemi Adeoye, Junior Ayobami and Tosin Oyedokun; as well as forwards Terem Moffi, Philip Otele, Rafiu Durosinmi, Owen Oseni and Femi Azeez.

The Super Eagles and Zimbabwe played out 1-1 draws in both legs of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures, with the Warriors hosting Nigeria in Huye, Rwanda, before the Eagles welcomed Zimbabwe in Uyo.

Tuesday’s encounter is expected to produce another intense contest between the two African sides ahead of Wednesday’s clash involving Jamaica and India, the other participating teams in the Unity Cup tournament.

Super Eagles squad for Unity Cup

Goalkeepers

Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus), Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham FC, England), Michael Atata (Ikorodu City)

Defenders

Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), Tijani Al Ameen (Shooting Stars), Obinna Igboke (Enugu Rangers), Elias Ochobi (Rivers United), Chibueze Oputa (Enugu Rangers)

Midfielders

Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympique Marseille, France), Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA), Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City), Samson Tijani (FK Dukla Prague, Czech Republic), Ayobami Junior (Shooting Stars), Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City)

Forwards

Philip Otele (Hamburger SV, Germany), Owen Oseni (Plymouth FC, England), Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal), Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa FC, Italy), Femi Azeez (Millwall FC, England)