2025 AFCONQ: Lookman, Boniface lead Nigeria squad vs Libya

Ademola Lookman and Victor Boniface headline Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Star striker Victor Osimhen is absent due to injury.

The Super Eagles will face Libya in a crucial double-header, but Osimhen’s muscle injury, sustained during a match with Galatasaray, rules him out.

Meanwhile, defender Olisa Ndah has also been sidelined.

Despite these setbacks, Nigeria coach Austin Eguavoen has named a strong 23-man squad.

Lookman (Atalanta) and Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen) will spearhead the attack, alongside the experienced Alex Iwobi, representing Fulham.

Taiwo Awoniyi, Ola Aina, and Calvin Bassey are among six England-based players included in the team.

Nigeria will also welcome Chidera Ejuke, returning to the squad after rediscovering form with Sevilla.

Alhassan Yusuf, playing in the MLS, has earned is part of the squad, but there’s no place for Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo just yet.

Recall the defender recently hinted at a desire to switch allegiance to Nigeria.

An NFF official confirmed that Adarabioyo must make a formal request to be considered for future squads.

The Super Eagles are set to face Libya in Uyo on October 11, before traveling to Benghazi for the return leg on October 15.

These matches are vital as Nigeria aims to secure qualification for the 2025 AFCON tournament.