WHO ARE THEY? The 10 unknown foreign faces in Eric Chelle's Super Eagles AFCON 2025 squad

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a provisional squad of 54 players for AFCON 2025, blending established stars with fresh talent. 

Among the newcomers are several promising players plying their trade in foreign leagues in Europe, signalling Chelle’s intent to deepen his squad options ahead of the tournament in Morocco. 

Here are the ages, clubs, and stats of the 10 foreign-based new faces invited to the AFCON 2025 provisional squad.

Leading the pack is the already popular and young, versatile right back, who is an Arsenal academy graduate, earning his first senior call-up. 

Alebiosu has impressed with one goal and two assists so far this season for the former Premier League champions in the EFL Championship. He comes in as a possible cover or replacement for the injured Ola Aina.

Tochukwu Nnadi has been an ever-present this season for Zulte Waregem, delivering outing performances that earned him player of the month twice already.

A promising 22-year-old central midfielder, who is rewarded for his impressive season so far, will be adding defensive solidity and depth to the midfield engine room. He was a member of the Flying Eagles.

A highly-rated youth talent on loan from Inter Milan iis another midfield gem expected to bring technical skills and creativity into the Super Eagles midfield.

Nigeria's number sports website Pulse Sports Nigeria has followed the Remo Stars academy graduate, who has provided one assist this season for Pisa.

Another central midfielder set to provide options for Malian coach Chelle as he looks to fortify the Eagles midfield which looked thin during the World Cup qualifiers.

Agba is known for consistency in the Israeli top flight and has been described by Nigerians as a player who 'sabi', a statement to what may have impressed Chelle.

The 26-year-old brother of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru offers midfield depth and the possibility of playing alongside his sibling for Nigeria.

The older Dele-Bashiru comes in as one of the most experienced players on this list, having spent years at Watford after leaving Manchester Cit.

A powerful 22-year-old striker with a nose for goal, already scoring 12 goals in 27 games this season.

Durosinmi has also emerged as a one-time winner of Pulse Sports’ Baller of the Week award after emerging the most standout performer earlier this season.

A 24-year-old forward strengthening the attack, though he’s had a quieter start with one goal in 12 appearances.

Ikwuemesi has managed just one goal in 12 games this season, but first came into Pulse Sports sharp radar after a brilliant showing against Juventus.

A 26-year-old attacker making his mark in the Swiss league with seven goals and three assists in 24 games.

Another young forward who won the Baller of the Week after seeing off strong competition from Victor Osimhen.

An attacking 22-year-old delivering three goals and two assists in 15 appearances in Croatia.

Regarded as a gem, at 19, this is the youngest foreign-based player in the group. A defender with a promising future, contributing one assist this season for his club.

Michael is from the Moses Simon's academy, who produced the sensational Benjamin Fredrick before injury robbed Nigeria of their defensive wonderkid.

These foreign-based new faces add exciting dimensions and options for Eric Chelle as he finalises Nigeria’s 28-man squad for AFCON 2025. 

The squad will begin preparations with a training camp in Egypt starting December 10 before the tournament kicks off on December 21.