Nigeria squad for June friendlies – Full list of players; Osimhen, Lookman in team against Portugal

Nigeria will look to build their morale from scratch after missing out on another FIFA World Cup as they play Poland and Portugal in the June international window.

The Super Falcons had a disappointing qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup, failing to secure a spot in the tournament after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties in the final match of the CAF play-offs.

Nigeria last played at the World Cup in 2018. In June, the country will face Poland, who also missed out on a World Cup spot after losing to Sweden in the qualifying knockouts.

On the other hand, Portugal will look to complete their preparations for the quadrennial showpiece with the friendly against Nigeria. The team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, will play Chile on June 6 and Nigeria four days later to conclude the warm-up.

NIGERIA SQUAD FOR JUNE KINDNESS

Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye; Francis Uzoho; Arthur Okonkwo.

Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi; Zaidu Sanusi; Bright Osayi Samuel; Calvin Chinedu Bassey; Oluwasemilogo Ajayi; Emmanuel Oluwasegun Fernandez; Igo Ogbu.

Midfielders: Alexander Chuka Iwobi; Frank Ogochukwu Onyeka; Wilfred patience; Fisayo Dele-Bashiru; Raphael Onyedika; Tochukwu Nnadi; Alhassan Yusuf.

Forward: Ademola Olajide Lookman; Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze; Simon Moses; Owen Ocean; Paul Onuachu; Achor Adams; Victor Osimhen; Earth Moffie.

Published on May 21, 2026