The Super Eagles is the senior national team of Nigeria that represents the country in international competitions. Some legendary players have donned the famous white and green jersey of the national team. While a host of famous names have retired over recent years, we take a look at current players in the Super Eagles team and their state of origin.
At the moment, the face of the Super Eagles is Napoli's star-striker, Victor Osimhen. Other key players in the squad include Leicester City duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze who currently plies his trade in the Serie A, just like Osimhen.
On that note, we bring to you the current Super Eagles players and their State of origin, along with their date of birth, current club, position and other things because we feel these information are important for our readers to know more about their favourite Super Eagles players.
It is also important to to note that six current Super Eagles players were born abroad: William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Kevin Akpoguma, Semi Ajayi, Joseph Aribo and Ademola Lookman.
Super Eagles Players and their State of Origin
Victor Osimhen
DOB: 29 December 1998
Current Club: SSC Napoli (Italy)
State of Origin: Edo State (Southern Nigeria)
Position: Forward
He made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2017; he's scored 17 goals in 26 appearances for Nigeria. Considered one of the best strikers in the world, he is known for his elite finishing, pace, strength and athleticism. He won the Scudetto with Napoli in 2023, where he also won the top goalscorer award in Seria A having scored 26 goals for the Italian champions.
Samuel Chukwueze
DOB: 22 May 1999
Current Club: Villarreal (Spain)
State of Origin: Abia State (Eastern Nigeria)
Position: Forward
The winger made his Super Eagles debut in 2018; and has gone on to make 28 appearances with 4 goals to his name.
Kelechi Promise Iheanacho
DOB: 3 October 1996
Current Club: Leicester City (England)
State of Origin: Imo State (Eastern Nigeria)
Position: Forward
Kelechi Iheanacho made his senior debut for Nigeria in 2015, and played at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. In 46 appearances, he has scored 13 goals with the Super Eagles.
Joseph Oluwaseyi Temitope Aribo
DOB: 21 July 1996
Current Club: Southampton (England)
State of Origin: Born abroad
Position: Midfielder
Born and raised in London, Aribo plays for the Nigeria national team, being eligible due to his heritage. He gained his first cap in 2019 and was part of their squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. He has 2 goals in 23 appearances for the Super Eagles.
Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi
DOB: 16 December 1996
Current Club: Leicester City (England)
State of Origin: Delta State (Southern Nigeria)
Position: Defender
Wilfred Ndidi was called up to the senior Nigeria national football team on 8 October 2015, making his debut in the friendly game against DR Congo. He has gone on to make 52 appearances for Nigeria.
Tarem Moffi
DOB: 25 May 1999
Current Club: Nice (France)
State of Origin: Cross River State (Southern Nigeria)
Position: Forward
Tarem Moffi made his Super Eagles debut in 2021, and has gone on to score 3 goals in 9 appearances.
Zaidu Sanusi
DOB: 13 June 1997
Current Club: FC Porto (Portugal)
State of Origin: Kebbi State (North West)
Position: Defender
Zaidu Sanusi made his Super Eagles debut in 2020 and has appeared for Nigeria on 15 occasions. He played at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. However, Sanusi is still searching for his first goal for Nigeria.
Ahmed Musa
DOB: 14 October 1992
Current Club: Sivasspor (Turkey)
State of Origin: Plateau State
Position: Forward
The 2013 AFCON winner made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2010, scoring 16 goals in 108 appearances for Nigeria. Ahmed Musa became the first Nigerian to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match, after scoring twice against Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Musa is also the first Nigerian to score in two FIFA World Cup competitions, after scoring twice against Iceland in the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. With 108 appearances, he is Nigeria's most capped player since November 2021.
Victor Ndukaub Sochima
DOB: 8 January 1999
Current Club: Rivers United (Nigeria)
State of Origin: Rivers State
Position: Goalkeeper
Victor Ndukaub Sochima is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Nigeria Professional Football League side Rivers United. He got his first call-up to the Super Eagles in 2023, but he is yet to make his debut.
Ademola Olajade Alade Lookman
DOB: 20 October 1997
Current Club: Atalanta (Italy)
State of Origin: Born abroad
Position: Forward
He was born in England to Nigerian parents and after representing England at youth level, he opted to play for Nigeria having been granted license by FIFA to do so in 2021. He has gone on to make 7 appearances for Nigeria with a goal to his name.
Alexander Chuka Iwobi
DOB: 3 May 1996
Current Club: Everton (England)
State of Origin: Anambra State (Eastern Nigeria)
Position: Midfielder
Iwobi represented England up to under-18 level before switching to represent Nigeria. He made his senior international debut for Nigeria in October 2015 and has gone on to score 10 goals in 64 appearances for Nigeria Super Eagles. He was part of the FIFA World Cup squad in 2018 and the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 and 2021, finishing third at the 2019 tournament.
Francis Odinaka Uzoho
DOB: 28 October 1998
Current Club: Omonia Nicosia (Cyprus)
State of Origin: Imo State (Eastern Nigeria)
Position: Goalkeeper
At the Senior Level, Francis Uzoho made his Debut for Nigeria in the Super Eagles' 4-2 triumph over England in a Friendly Match. The Player replaced Daniel Akpeyi in-between the Sticks for Nigeria.
Semi Ajayi
DOB: 9 November 1993
Current Club: West Bromwich Albion (England)
State of Origin: Born abroad
Position: Defender
Ajayi received his first call up to the senior team in August 2018 for 2019 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers, he described it as a “dream” call up. He made his debut against Seychelles in the 2019 Nation cup qualifiers, coming on for the injured Chidozie Awaziem in the 73rd minute. He has 24 caps for the Super Eagles.
Daniel Bameyi
DOB: 4 January 2006
Current Club: Yum Yum FC (Nigeria)
State of Origin: Unknown but of Yoruba origin
Position: Defender
Bameyi was first called up to the senior team of Nigeria in November 2022, for a friendly game against Costa Rica, going on to make his debut in the 2–0 loss. He was again called up to the senior squad for two 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Guinea-Bissau.
Kenneth Omeruo
DOB: 17 October 1993
Current Club: Leganese (Spain)
State of Origin: Abia State (Eastern Nigeria)
Position: Defender
On 9 January 2013, at the age of 19 he played for the senior team for the first time in a goalless draw against Cape Verde. He then went on to play in all of Nigeria's matches at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as Nigeria went on to win the competition for the third time. He has 60 caps and counting and has scored 1 goal for Nigeria.
Kevin Ufuoma Akpoguma
DOB: 19 April 1995
Current Club: Hoffenheim (Germany)
State of Origin: Born abroad
Position: Defender
Born to German mother and a Nigerian father, Kevin was eligible to play for both countries. He represented in youth football. In October 2018 he stated that he was open to playing to Nigeria. On 21 September 2020, Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr stated that Akpoguma has switched allegiance to play for the Nigeria national team. He has 4 caps as at 2023.
Frank Ogochukwu Onyeka
DOB: 1 January 1998
Current Club: Brentford (England)
State of Origin: Born in Borno State (North-East Nigeria)
Position: Forward
Onyeka received his first call-up for the Nigeria national team on 22 September 2020 for the friendly matches against Algeria and Tunisia in Austria on 5 and 9 October 2020, respectively.[10][11] He made his debut with the Nigeria national team in a friendly 1–0 loss to Algeria on 9 October 2020. He has 12 caps with no goal(s).
Moses Simon
DOB: 12 July 1995
Current Club: Nantes (France)
State of Origin: Born in Plateau State (North Central)
Position: Forward
Simon received his first call-up to the Nigeria national team by coach Daniel Amokachi in March 2015 and made his debut on the 25th of the same month in an international friendly against Uganda, when he replaced Anthony Ujah. He has 57 caps at the time of writing and has scored 8 goals for the Eagles.
Bright Osayi-Samuel
DOB: 31 December 1997
Current Club: Fenerbahce (Turkey)
State of Origin: Anambra State (Eastern Nigeria)
Position: Winger
After successful seasons with Fenerbahçe, on 11 November 2022, Osayi-Samuel received his first International call-up from Nigeria to play in a friendly game against Portugal.[11] He was in the starter eleven and played 90 minutes for his international debut. He has 4 caps for the Eagles as at 2023.
Paul Ebere Onuachu
DOB: 28 May 1994
Current Club: Southampton (England)
State of Origin: Imo State (Eastern Nigeria)
Position: Forward
In March 2019 he received his first call-up to the Nigerian senior team. On 26 March 2019, Onuachu scored his first goal for Nigeria in a friendly match against Egypt. The goal was scored within the first ten seconds of the game, and the fastest ever scored for Nigeria. He's been capped 18 times at the time of writing and has 3 goals for Nigeria.
Calvin Bassey
DOB: 31 December 1999
Current Club: Ajax (Netherlands)
State of Origin: Born abroad
Position: Defender
Bassey was born in Italy but has represented Nigeria at international level since making his debut in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification game against Ghana in March 2022. He has 10 caps at the time of writing.
William Paul Troost-Ekong
DOB: 1 September 1993
Current Club: Salernitana (Italy)
State of Origin: Born abroad
Position: Defender
Born in the Netherlands into a mixed Dutch and Nigerian family, he was eligible for both the Netherlands and Nigeria in international football. He made his debut for Nigeria in 2015 and has since earned more than 60 caps and has 4 goals for the Super Eagles.
Samson Tijani
DOB: 17 May 2002
Current Club: Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
State of Origin: Enugu State (Eastern Nigeria)
Position: Midfielder
Tijani made his debut with the senior Nigeria national team in a friendly 1-0 loss to Algeria on 9 October 2020. Since then he hasn't been called up again.
Divine Nwachukwu
DOB: 25 May 2003
Current Club: Bendel Insurance (Nigeria)
State of Origin: Unknown but a Southerner
Position: Midfielder
Nwachukwu contributed one goal and five assists to help the Bendel Insurance finish top of Group A at the end of the regular season and scored three times during the Nigeria Professional Football League playoffs to catch the eye of Peseiro. He got his Super Eagles call-up in 2023.
Adebayo Adeleye
DOB: 17 May 2000
Current Club: Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel)
State of Origin: Delta State (Southern Nigeria)
Position: Goalkeeper
He made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2023.
Olorunleke Oluwasegun Ojo
DOB: 17 August 1995
Current Club: Enyimba International FC (Nigeria)
State of Origin: Kogi State (Central Nigeria)
Position: Goalkeeper
He got his first call-up to the Super Eagles in 2022 but he's yet to make an appearance.
Chidiebube Gideon Duru
DOB: 31 July 1999
Current Club: Rivers United (Nigeria)
State of Origin: Imo State (Eastern Nigeria)
Position: Defender
Chidiebube Duru is a professional footballer who made his senior debut for the Super Eagles in 2018. He has appeared 3 times for Nigeria at the time of writing.
Taiwo Michael Awoniyi
DOB: 12 August 1997
Current Club: Nottingham Forest (England)
State of Origin: Kwara State (Central Nigeria)
Position: Forward
Awoniyi made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2021. He has played six matches and has scored one goal at the time of writing for Nigeria.
Ola Aina
DOB: 8 October 1996
Current Club: Nottingham Forest (England)
State of Origin: Southwark, London, England
Position: Defender
Aina, who had previously played for England's youth teams at various levels, decided in May 2017 to switch his international allegiance to Nigeria. He obtained a Nigerian passport in preparation for this change and received his first call-up to the Nigerian national team in the same month.
Tyronne Ebuehi
DOB: 16 December 1995
Current Club: Empoli
State of Origin: Haarlem, Netherlands
Position: Defender
Ebuehi initially declined a call-up to the Nigerian national team in November 2016, citing his need to settle with ADO Den Haag. However, he later accepted call-ups for friendlies in March 2017 and joined the squad.
Bruno Onyemaechi
DOB: 3 April 1999
Current Club: Boavista
State of Origin: Owerri, Nigeria
Position: Defender
Onyemaechi He was called up to join the Super Eagles for the AFCON Qualifications.
Jamilu Collins
DOB: 5 August 1994
Current Club: Cardiff City
State of Origin: Kaduna, Nigeria
Position: Defender
Collins earned his inaugural call-up to the Nigeria national team for an Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Seychelles on September 11, 2018.
Jordan Torunarigha
DOB: born 7 August 1997
Current Club: Gent
State of Origin: Chemnitz, Germany
Position: Defender
Having previously represented Germany at youth international levels, he declined the chance to represent Nigeria, in May 2018. However, in June 2023, he made the decision to switch his allegiance and announced his intention to represent the Nigeria national team.
Raphael Onyedika
DOB: 19 April 2001
Current Club: Club Brugge
State of Origin: mo State, Nigeria
Position: Midfielder
He started his international career with Nigeria in 2022.
Bayer Leverkusen
DOB: 23 December 2000
Current Club: Bayer Leverkusen
State of Origin: Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Position: Forward
He received his inaugural international call-up in 2023 but has yet to make his debut for the national team.
Gift Orban
DOB: 17 July 2002
Current Club: Gent
State of Origin: Benue State, Nigeria
Position: Forward
He received his first international call in 2023 but has yet to make his debut for the national team.
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