Morocco 2025: Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen, Simon, and 19 Others Prepare for Matches Against Benin and Rwanda

Captain William Ekong, Ademola Lookman from Atalanta, dynamic winger Moses Simon, reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen, along with 19 additional players, are set to pursue six points in their upcoming matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda during the final stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign this month.

Coach Augustine Eguavoen has also included goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye, defenders Calvin Bassey and Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, as well as forwards Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Boniface, and Samuel Chukwueze in the squad.

Home-based defender Victor Collins will be joining the team for the first time, while forward Sadiq Umar, who plays for Real Sociedad in Spain, makes a return to the squad.

Defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi are also part of the selection, and France-based defender Gabriel Osho aims to make his competitive debut for the national team after missing a previous call-up due to injury.

The Super Eagles will depart directly for Abidjan on November 11, ahead of their match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Stade Felix-Houphouet-Boigny on Thursday, November 14.

They will then travel to Uyo for their final qualifying match against the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Monday, November 18.

Currently leading Group D, the Super Eagles can secure their place in the final tournament with just one point against the Cheetahs, bringing their total to 11 points, with only their final opponents, Rwanda, able to match them in points.

Abayomi Ademetan

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