Ahead of the Super Eagles' first match in the 2023 African Cup of Nations against Equatorial Guinea on January 14, 2024, in Ivory Coast, the Nigeria Stars have been assigned a squad number.
The team's inconsistent goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has been given the number one shirt.
It is a clear hint that the struggling goalkeeper will be the top choice goalkeeper going into the tournament.
Even though football fans in Nigeria are very concerned about his goalkeeping ability, it is clear that coach Jose Peseiro can't do without him.
African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen got his favorite number 9. The Napoli hitman will lead the Super Eagles attack. He is one of the most important players in the squad.
Midfielder Joe Aribo will get the iconic number 10, which was worn by Jay Jay Okocha during his playing days.
Long-serving Super Eagles attacker Ahmed Musa got his favourite number 7. The winger's addition to the Super Eagles' 25-man list sparked controversy, but his leadership ability will help the squad in the long run.
Alhassan Yusuf, the Royal Antwerp midfielder who is replacing the injured Wilfred Ndidi, will wear number 4 for the Super Eagles.
The Kano-born midfielder is likely to make his first senior debut against Equatorial Guinea.
Alex Iwobi has switched from 18 to 17. In the last African Cup of Nations tournament, the Fulham midfielder was shown a red card against Tunisia.
He is looking forward to helping the squad win the title on February 11, 2024.
As for AC Milan winger, Samuel Chukwueze, they skillful player kept his number 11 shirt as he is set to feature in his second AFCON tournament.
SUPER EAGLES SQUAD NUMBERS FOR AFCON 2023
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Ola Aina
3. Zaidu Sanusi
4. Alhassan Yusuf
5. William Troost-Ekong
6. Semi-Ajayi
7. Ahmed Musa
8. Frank Onyeka
9. Victor Osimhen
10. Joe Aribo
11. Samuel Chukwueze
12. Bright Osayi-Samuel
13. Bruno Onyemaechi
14. Kelechi Iheanacho
15. Moses Simon
16. Ojo Olorunleke
17. Alex Iwobi
18. Ademola Lookman
19. Umar Sadiq
20. Chidozie Awaziem
21. Calvin Bassey
22. Kenneth Omeruo
23. Stanley Nwabili
24. Victor Boniface
25. Raphael Onyedika
Out of the 25 listed players, 24 of them are currently in Dubai preparing for the match against Equatorial Guinea.
The only player missing from the squad is Leicester City attacker Kelechi Iheanacho, who is currently nursing an injury and will return to the squad when fit for action.
The Super Eagles's form going into the African Cup of Nations
The Super Eagles had won one out of the last four matches played, with the manager, Jose Peseiro, under pressure from the Nigeria Football Federation to deliver the AFCON title this year.
The last match the Super Eagles won was a friendly match against Mozambique, which ended in a 3-2 win on October 16, 2023.
The national team failed to defeat Lesotho and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
What do you think about the Super Eagles winning the African Cup of Nations? Air your views in the comments section.
The team's inconsistent goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has been given the number one shirt.
It is a clear hint that the struggling goalkeeper will be the top choice goalkeeper going into the tournament.
Even though football fans in Nigeria are very concerned about his goalkeeping ability, it is clear that coach Jose Peseiro can't do without him.
African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen got his favorite number 9. The Napoli hitman will lead the Super Eagles attack. He is one of the most important players in the squad.
Midfielder Joe Aribo will get the iconic number 10, which was worn by Jay Jay Okocha during his playing days.
Long-serving Super Eagles attacker Ahmed Musa got his favourite number 7. The winger's addition to the Super Eagles' 25-man list sparked controversy, but his leadership ability will help the squad in the long run.
Alhassan Yusuf, the Royal Antwerp midfielder who is replacing the injured Wilfred Ndidi, will wear number 4 for the Super Eagles.
The Kano-born midfielder is likely to make his first senior debut against Equatorial Guinea.
Alex Iwobi has switched from 18 to 17. In the last African Cup of Nations tournament, the Fulham midfielder was shown a red card against Tunisia.
He is looking forward to helping the squad win the title on February 11, 2024.
As for AC Milan winger, Samuel Chukwueze, they skillful player kept his number 11 shirt as he is set to feature in his second AFCON tournament.
SUPER EAGLES SQUAD NUMBERS FOR AFCON 2023
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Ola Aina
3. Zaidu Sanusi
4. Alhassan Yusuf
5. William Troost-Ekong
6. Semi-Ajayi
7. Ahmed Musa
8. Frank Onyeka
9. Victor Osimhen
10. Joe Aribo
11. Samuel Chukwueze
12. Bright Osayi-Samuel
13. Bruno Onyemaechi
14. Kelechi Iheanacho
15. Moses Simon
16. Ojo Olorunleke
17. Alex Iwobi
18. Ademola Lookman
19. Umar Sadiq
20. Chidozie Awaziem
21. Calvin Bassey
22. Kenneth Omeruo
23. Stanley Nwabili
24. Victor Boniface
25. Raphael Onyedika
Out of the 25 listed players, 24 of them are currently in Dubai preparing for the match against Equatorial Guinea.
The only player missing from the squad is Leicester City attacker Kelechi Iheanacho, who is currently nursing an injury and will return to the squad when fit for action.
The Super Eagles's form going into the African Cup of Nations
The Super Eagles had won one out of the last four matches played, with the manager, Jose Peseiro, under pressure from the Nigeria Football Federation to deliver the AFCON title this year.
The last match the Super Eagles won was a friendly match against Mozambique, which ended in a 3-2 win on October 16, 2023.
The national team failed to defeat Lesotho and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
What do you think about the Super Eagles winning the African Cup of Nations? Air your views in the comments section.