Chelle Submits 55-Man Super Eagles Squad as New CAF Rule Reshapes AFCON Selection
The Digest:
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has submitted a 55-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Nigeria’s final selection to be influenced by new CAF regulations allowing expanded squads of up to 27 players. The expanded list includes both established stars and emerging talents as Nigeria seeks to end its 12-year AFCON title drought.
Key Points:
Sources: Soccernet, Punch Sports
The Digest:
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has submitted a 55-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Nigeria’s final selection to be influenced by new CAF regulations allowing expanded squads of up to 27 players. The expanded list includes both established stars and emerging talents as Nigeria seeks to end its 12-year AFCON title drought.
Key Points:
- Eric Chelle submitted a 55-man provisional AFCON squad to CAF
- New CAF rules allow 27-player squads, but federations fund extra players
- Nigeria will bear costs for any squad members beyond the 23 covered by CAF
- Training camp opens December 8 in Morocco ahead of the tournament
- The final squad will be trimmed to between 24-27 players
- Nigeria seeks to improve on its 2024 runner-up finish
- Several lesser-known players were included for long-term development
Sources: Soccernet, Punch Sports
