Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- The Super Eagles have unveiled a 23-man squad for this month's pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho, blending established stars with hungry newcomers as Nigeria look to keep their road to the 2026 World Cup firmly on track.

Head coach Eric Chelle has opted for continuity in key positions while introducing fresh energy into the side; a clear signal that the Super Eagles mean business in a qualifying campaign that has already proven unpredictable across Africa.

In goal, Stanley Nwabali retains the gloves after his standout displays at the AFCON and in earlier qualifiers. He is joined once again by Amas Obasogie and Adebayo Adeleye, with the Chippa United shot-stopper widely expected to keep his No...