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AFCON: Super Eagles squad numbers revealed

Super Eagles

By Seyi Babalola

Super Eagles squad numbers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been made available by the Confederation of African Football.

Victor Osimhen will continue to wear number 9, while Wilfred Ndidi, the new captain, will wear number 4.

Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will wear the iconic number 10, while regulars Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, and Frank Onyeka maintain their number 7, 11, and 8 shirt.

New invitees Salim Fago, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Ryan Alebiosu and Tochukwu Nnadi will wear numbers 25, 26, 27 and 28 respectively.

The Super Eagles are aiming for a fourth title in Morocco.

Eric Chelle’s team will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in Fès next Tuesday.