Nigeria calls up Mubarak Suleiman and three others for AFCON 2027
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
Nigeria coach Éric Chelle on Friday justified the call-up of Mubarak Suleiman, Abdullahi Bewene, Samson Tijani and Tochukwu Nnadi for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, saying the squad remains open to any player capable of reaching the required level. Sparta Prague midfielder Suleiman, with five goals and three assists in 13 matches this season, is among the new faces selected, according to the Daily Post.
Nigerian midfielder Mubarak Suleiman of Sparta Prague has scored five goals and provided three assists in 13 appearances in all competitions this season, according to Daily Post. His performances have earned him a first opportunity with the Super Eagles as part of preparations for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle explained that the squad remained open to any eligible Nigerian player meeting international-level requirements. He also selected Abdullahi Bewene, former Golden Eaglets player Samson Tijani and returning midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi, believing the players could bring new qualities to the team, Daily Post reports.
Chelle said the absence of other players from the current squad did not close the door on them returning to the national team and that the new call-ups must now demonstrate their abilities. Mubarak Suleiman was first called up on 13 November 2026.
