The Super Eagles opted to retain most of the players that participated in their unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign that ended against DR Congo in a play-off match last month.

Chelle has decided to stick with his core players, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Ademola Lookman and star forward Victor Osimhen.

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In a surprise move, the coach has also decided to include injured Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali whilst omitting Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye from the squad.

The team is yet to announce the new captain for Nigeria following the recent retirement from international football of Saudi Pro League Al-Kholood defender William Troost-Ekong.

The Super Eagles are in Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda, with their first clash set for Tuesday 23 December against the Taifa Stars.

FULL SQUAD:

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars), Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC)

Defenders: Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague), Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers)

Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC), Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC), Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias)