The Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has also released the second list for the Super Eagles international friendly against Russia in October, and unlike the September AFCON 2027 qualifiers list for the match against Madagascar in Uyo on 25 September 2026 and Guinea‑Bissau on 29 September 2026, Victor Osimhen, who was included despite injury is missing from this squad.
Below is the full squad for the Super Eagles vs Russia international friendly:
Goalkeepers
- Chibuzor Atata
- Samuel James
- Stanley Nwabali
Defenders
- Kenneth Igbokwe
- Isaac James
- Benjamin Frederick
- Emmanuel Fernandez
- Victory Akpe
- Bright Osayi‑Samuel
- Abdullahi Bewene
Midfielders
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Chibuzo Nwoko
- Fumen Michael
- Georges Wilfred
- Popoola Abdulrasaq
- Suleiman Mubarak
- Jacob Adeoye
- Raphael Onyedika
Forwards
- Kelechi Iheanacho
- Edokplor Peter
- Moses Simon
- Akor Adams
- Umar Abubakar
- Abdullai Umar
Victor Osimhen’s absence from this list aligns with the medical caution surrounding his recovery. While he was included in the AFCON qualifiers squad, the October friendly offers more flexibility, allowing him to focus fully on rehabilitation.
This Russia squad also highlights several ongoing battles for positions, especially in goalkeeping and defence, with Stanley Nwabali, Samuel James, and Chibuzor Atata all competing for prominence.
