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AFCON 2025: Complete Squad Lists for All 24 Qualified Nations

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The full list of the 24 squads set to compete at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has now been confirmed. The tournament will run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

The 35th edition of Africa’s premier men’s football competition will be staged across six Moroccan cities, with the final taking place in Rabat. For the first time in its history, AFCON will be played during the festive period, spanning Christmas and New Year.

Host nation Morocco head into the tournament as strong contenders, buoyed by their historic semi-final finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They will face stiff competition from seven-time champions Egypt, defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, and regular title contenders Senegal, Nigeria, and Algeria.

Fans can look forward to watching Africa’s biggest stars light up the tournament, including Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz for Morocco, Mohamed Salah for Egypt, Victor Osimhen for Nigeria, Sadio Mané for Senegal, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Gabon, Lyle Foster for South Africa, and Bryan Mbeumo for Cameroon, all set to spearhead their national teams.

Below is the full squad list for all teams competing at AFCON 2025 in Morocco, starting with

Group A.

Morocco

Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal / Saudi Arabia), Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane), El Mehdi Al Harrar (Raja CA)

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Mohamed Chibi (Pyramids FC / Egypt), Jawad El Yamiq (Al-Najma SC / Saudi Arabia), Roman Saïss (Al-Sadd SC / Qatar), Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal (Amiens SC / Ligue 2), Nayef Aguerd (Olympique de Marseille), Adam Masina (Torino FC / Italy), Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United / England), Anass Salah-Eddine (PSV Eindhoven / Netherlands)

Midfielders: Oussama Targhalline (Feyenoord Rotterdam/Netherlands), Sofyan Amrabat (Betis Sevilla/Spain), Ismael Saibari (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands), Neil El Aynaoui (AS Roma/Italy), Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart/Germany), Azzedine Ounahi (Girona FC/Spain)

Forwards: Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid / Spain), Ilias Akhomach (Villarreal CF / Spain), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland AFC / England), Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahce), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiakos / Greece), Soufiane Rahimi (Al-Ain / United Arab Emirates), Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Betis Seville / Spain), Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco)

Mali

Goalkeepers: Djigui Diarra (Young Africans), Ismael Diawara (IK Sirius), Mamadou Samassa (Laval)

Defenders: Sikou Niakate (SC Braga), Abdoulaye Diaby (Grasshoppers), Woyo Coulibaly (Sassuolo), Fode Doucoure (Red Star), Hamari Traore (Paris FC), Ousmane Camara (Angers SCO), Mamadou Fofana (New England Revolution), Nathan Bassama (Baltika), Amadou Dante (Arouca)

Midfielders: Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig), Lassana Coulibaly (Lecce), Mohamed Camara (Al-Saad / Qatar), Mamadou Sangaré (RC Lens), Aliou Dieng (Al-Ahly), Yves Bissouma (Tottenham), Mahamadou Doumbia (A Ittihad), Ibrahima Sissoko (VFL Bochum)

Forwards: Nene Dorgeles (Fenerbahce), Gaoussou Diarra (Feyenoord), El-Bilal Toure (Besiktas), Lassine Sinayoko (AJ Auxerre), Kamory Doumbia (Brest), Mamadou Doumbia (Watford), Gaoussou Diakite (Lausanne-Sport), Mamadou Camara (Laval)

Zambia

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Francis Mwansa (Zanaco), Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos)

Defenders: Mathews Banda (Nkana), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), Obino Chisala (Al Merrikh), Kabaso Chongo (Zesco United), David Hamansenya (Leganes), Gift Mphande (Zesco United), Frankie Musonda (Bahrain SC), Benson Sakala (Bohemians 1905), Stoppila Sunzu (Changchun Yatai)

Midfielders: Joseph Sabobo Banda (Hapoel Be’er Sheva), Lameck Banda (Lecce), Miguel Chaiwa (Hibernian), Wilson Chisala (Zanaco), Given Kalusa (FC Muza), Kings Kangwa (Hapoel Be’er Sheva), Joseph Liteta (Cagliari), Lubambo Musonda (FC Magdeburg), Pascal Phiri (Zesco United), Fashion Sakala (Al Fayha), David Simukonda (Zesco United), Owen Tembo (Power Dynamos)

Forwards: Patson Daka (Leicester City), Jack Lahne Kalichi (Austria Lustenau), Eliya Mandanji (Zanaco), Kennedy Musonda (Hapoel Ramat Gan)

Comoros

Goalkeepers: Yannick Pandor (Francs Borains), Salim Ben Boina (Istres), Adel Anzimati (FC Ararat)

Defenders: Said Bakari (Sparta Rotterdam), Kassim M’Dahoma (Aubagne), Kenan Toibibou (Bravo), Ahmed Soilihi (Toulon), Idris Mohamed (Le Puy) Yannis Kari (Frejus Saint Raphael), Akim Abdallah (Guingamp), Bendjaloud Youssouf (FC Sochaux), Remy Vita (CD Tondela), Ismael Boura (Troyes)

Midfielders: Youssouf M’Changama (Al-Batin), Zaydou Youssouf (Al-Fateh / Saudi Arabia), Rayan Lutin (Amiens), Raouf Mroivili (Villefranche), Iyad Mohamed (Casa Pia), Aymeric Ahmed (Chateauroux) Yacine Bourhane (Aris Limassol)

Forwards: Rafiki Said (Standard de Liege), Myziane Maolida (Al Kholood), Faiz Selemani (Qatar SC), Aboubacar Ali Abdallah (Francs Borains), El Fardou Ben Mohamed (Zemun), Zaïd Amir (Istres)

Group B

Egypt

Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shenawy (Al Ahly), Ahmed El-Shenawy (Pyramids FC), Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly), Mohamed Sobhi (Zamalek)

Defenders: Rami Rabia (Al-Ain / United Arab Emirates), Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly), Yasser Brahim (Al Ahly), Khaled Sobhi (Al Masry), Ahmed Eid (Al Masry), Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek), Mohamed Ismail (Zamalek), Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek), Mohamed Hamdy (Al Ahly)

Midfielders: Marwan Attia (Al Ahly), Hamdy Fathi (Al Wakrah), Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids FC), Mahmoud Saber (Pyramids FC), Mohamed Shehata (Zamalek), Emam Ashour (Al Ahly), Ahmed Sayed Zizo (Al Ahly), Mahmoud Trezeguet (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Adel (Al Jazira), Mostafa Fathi (Pyramids FC)

Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Mostafa Mohamed (FC Nantes), Salah Mohsen (Al Masry), Osama Faisal (Bank El Ahly)

South Africa

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)

Defenders: Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Tylon Smith (Queens Park Rangers), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khulamani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Siyabonga Ngezana (FCSB), Samukele Kabini (Molde), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela)

Forwards: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Mohau Nkota (Al Ettifaq), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates), Elias Mokwana (Al Hazem), Shandre Campbell (Club Bruges), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)

Angola

Goalkeepers: Neblu (Primeiro de Agosto), Hugo Marques (Petro de Luanda), Signori Antonio (Etoile Carouge)

Defenders: Rui Modesto (Udinese), Eddie Afonso (Petro de Luanda), To Carneiro (FAR Rabat), Nurio Fortuna (Volos), Pedro Bondo (Famalicao), David Carmo (Real Oviedo), Jonathan Buatu (Gil Vicente), Kilandola Gaspar (Lecce), Clinton Mata (Olympique Lyonnais)

Midfielders: Beni Mukendi (Guimaraes), Show (Kocaelispor), Fredy (Bodrumspor), Maestro (Alanyaspor), Kelliano (Akhmat Grozny), Mario Balburdia (Boluspor)

Forwards: Zito Luvumbo (Cagliari), Manuel Benson (Swansea City), Milson (Red Star Belgrade), Chico Banza (Zamalek SC), Gelson Dala (Al-Wakrah), Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano), Ary Papel (Al-Akhdar SC), Mabulu (Al-Ahli Tripoli SC), Mbala Zola (Pisa), Zine Salvador (AEK)

Zimbabwe

Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi), Martin Mapisa (MWOS FC)

Defenders: Godknows Murwira (Scottland FC), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos FC), Sean Fusire (Sheffield Wednesday), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Gerald Takwara (Al Ittihad Misurata SC Libya), Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora FC), Brandon Galloway (Plymouth Argyle), Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati), Alec Mudimu (Flint Town United), Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Midfielders: Marvelous Nakamba (Luton Town), Jonah Fabisch (Erzegebirg Aue), Andrew Rinohmhota (Reading), Prosper Padera (SJK Seina Joki), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Knowledge Musona (Scottland FC)

Forwards: Bill Antonio (KV Mechelen), Ishmael Wadi (CAPS United), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants ), Prince Dube (Young Africans), Washington Navaya (TelOne), Macauley Bonne (Maldon & Tiptree), Junior Zindoga (TS Galaxy), Tadiwanasche Chakuchichi (Scottland FC)

Group C

Nigeria

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa Utd), Amas Obasogie(Singida Black Stars), Francis Uzoho(Omonia)

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

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

Forwards: Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla), Akor Adams (Sevilla), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Moses Simon (Paris FC), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor), Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos), Salim Fago Lawal (Istra 1961)

Tunisia

Goalkeepers: Aymen Dahmen (CS Sfaxien), Bechir Ben Said (ES Tunis), Noureddine Farhati (Stade Tunisien), Sabri Ben Hassen (ES Sahel)

Defenders: Yassine Meriah (ES Tunis), Montassar Talbi (Lorient), Dylan Bronn (Servette), Adem Arous (Kasimpasa), Nader Ghandri (Akhmat Grozny), Mohamed Ben Ali (ES Tunis), Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday), Ali Abdi (Nice), Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasimpasa), Ali Maaloul (CS Sfaxien)

Midfielders: Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt), Houssem Tka (ES Tunis), Ferjani Sassi (Al-Gharafa SC), Ismael Gharbi (FC Augsburg), Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud (FC Lugano), Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane (Al Ahly FC), Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley)

Forwards: Elias Saad (FC Augsburg), Elias Achouri (FC Copenhagen), Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic), Firas Chaouat (Club Africain), Hazem Mastouri (Dinamo Makhachkala), Seifeddine Jaziri (Zamalek SC), Naim Sliti (Al-Shamal SC)

Uganda

Goalkeepers: Salim Magoola (Richards Bay), Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns), Nafian Alionzi (Mechal), Charles Lukwago (KCCA FC)

Defenders: Toby Sibbick (Burton Albion), Elio Caprodossi (FC Universitatae Cluj), Jordan Obita (Hibernian), Rogers Torach (Vipers SC), Aziz Kayondo (Slovan Liberec), Isaac Muleme (Viktoria Zizkov), Timothy Awany (FC Ashdod), David Owori (SC Villa), Hilary Mukundane (Vipers SC)

Midfielders: Kenneth Semakula (Al Adalah), Khalid Aucho (Singida Black Stars SC), Ronald Ssekiganda (APR FC), Bobosi Byaruhanga (Oakland Roots), Baba Alhassan (FCSB)

Forwards: Allan Okello (Vipers SC), Melvyn Lorenzen (Muangthong United), Travis Mutyaba (CS Sfaxien), Denis Omedi (APR FC), Rogers Mato (FK Vardar), Reagan Mpande (SC Villa), Jude Ssemugabi (Jamus FC), Uche Ikpeazu (St Johnstone), Steven Mukwala (Simba SC), James Bogere (Masaka Sunshine), Ivan Ahimbisibwe (KCCA FC), Shafiq Kwikiriza (KCCA FC)

Tanzania

Goalkeepers: Yakoub Suleiman (Simba SC), Hussein Masalanga (Singida BS), Zuberi Foba (Azam FC)

Defenders: Bakari Mwamnyeto (Young Africans), Shomari Kapombe (Simba SC), Lusajo Mwaikenda (Azam FC), Mohamed Hussein (Young Africans), Nickson Kibabage (Singida BS), Alphonse Mabula (Shamakhi), Wilson Nangu (Simba SC)

Midfielders: Novatus Miroshi (Göztepe), Kelvin Nashon (Pamba Jiji), Pascal Msindo (Azam FC), Ibrahim Abdulla (Young Africans), Haji Mnoga (Salford City), Dickson Job (Young Africans), Habibu Idd (Singida BS)

Forwards: Tarryn Allarakhia (Rochdale), Charles M’Mombwa (Floriana), Yusuph Kagoma (Simba SC), Feisal Salum (Azam FC), Morice Abraham (Simba SC), Abdul Suleiman (Azam FC), Iddi Suleiman (Azam FC), Kibu Dennis (Simba SC), Ally Samatta (Le Havre), Kelvin John (Aalborg), Simon Msuva (Al-Talaba)

Group D

Senegal

Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy (Al Ahli), Yehvann Diouf (Nice), Mory Diaw (Le Havre)

Defenders: Ilay Camara (Anderlecht), Krépin Diatta (AS Monaco), Antoine Mendy (Nice), Kalidou Koulibaly (Al Hilal), Abdoulaye Sek (Maccabi Haifa), Moussa Niakhate (Lyon), Mamadou Sarr (Strasbourg), El-Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham), Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray)

Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye (Everton), Habib Diarra (Sunderland), Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham), Pape Alassane Gueye (Villarreal), Lamine Camara (AS Monaco), Pathe Ciss (Rayo Vallecano)

Forwards: Sadio Mane (Al Nassr), Iliman Ndiaye (Everton), Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich), Habib Diallo (Metz), Boulaye Dia (Lazio), Cheikh T Sabaly (Metz), Assane Diao (Como), Ibrahim Mbaye (PSG), Cherif Ndiaye (Samsunspor), Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace)

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo (Standard de Liege), Timothy Fayulu (Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre)

Defenders: Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Gedeon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Steve Kapuadi (Legia Warsaw), Joris Kayembe (Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Sunderland), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham)

Midfielders: Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic), Brian Cipenga (Castellon), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathanaol Mbuku (Montpellier), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Mario Stroeykens (Anderlecht)

Forwards: Cedric Bakambu (Betis), Simon Banza (Al-Jazeera), Samuel Essende (Augsburg), Meschack Elia (Alanyaspor), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids)

Benin

Goalkeepers: Marcel Dandjinou (Loto), Kassifa Saturnin Allagbe (Chaurey), Serge Obassa (Remo Stars)

Defenders: Samadou Attidjikou (Smouha), Charlemagne Azongnitode (Oulu), Rodrigue Fassinnou (Coton FC), David Kiki (FCSB), Rachid Moumini (Sumqayit FK), Tamimou Ouorou (no club), Yohan Roche (Petrolul), Mohamed Tijani (Yverdon), Olivier Verdon (Ludogorets)

Midfielders: Mattéo Ahlinvi (Arsenal / England), Mariano Ahouangbo (NK Olimpija Ljubljana / Slovenia), Ghislain Ahoudo (AS Gabes), Sessi d’Almeida (Neftci Baku / Azerbaijan), Dodo Dokou (Leixoes), Imourane Hassane (Grasshoppers), Rodrigue Kossi (Agadir)

Forwards: Adam Akimey (Helsingborgs IF), Rodolfo Aloko (Kustosija), Romaric Amoussou (Asec Mimosas), Jodel Dossou (L’US Pays du Valois), Steve Mounie (Alanyaspor), Junior Olaitan (Goztepe), Razack Rachidou (Kustosija), Olatoundji Tessilimi (SJK Seinajoki), Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient)

Botswana

Goalkeepers: Lesenya Malapela (Orapa United), Keoagile Kgosipula (Orapa United), Goitseone Phoko (Jwaneng Galaxy), Kabelo Dambe (Township Rollers)

Defenders: Alford Velaphi (Gaborone United), Mothusi Johnson (Gaborone United), Mosha Gaolaolwe (Township Rollers), Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (Al Ittihad), Shanganani Ngandane (Mochudi Centre Chiefs), Chicco Molefe (Jwaneng Galaxy), Thabo Leinanyane (Jwaneng Galaxy), Tebogo Kopelang (Jwaneng Galaxy)

Midfielders: Godiraone Modingwane (BDF XI), Olebogeng Ramotse (Jwaneng Galaxy), Gape Mohutsiwa (McOran), Omphile Vissagie (Township Rollers), Gilbert Baruti (Mochudi Centre Chiefs), Mothusi Cooper (Township Rollers), Lebogang Ditsile (Gaborone United), Thabo Maponda (Gaborone United), Monty Enosa (Mochudi Centre Chiefs), Roketso Majafi (Orapa United), Omphile Ramoagi (Gaborone United)

Forwards: Omaatla Kebatho (Jwaneng Galaxy), Kabelo Seakanyeng (MAS Fes), Thabang Sesinyi (Jwaneng Galaxy), Tumisang Orebonye (Wydad AC), Segolame Boye (SA Flamingoes), Eric Ookame (Orapa United), Thabang Balatlheng (Township Rollers), Losika Ratshukudu (Ubuntu FC / South Africa), Thatayaone Kgamanyane (Gaborone United)

Group F

Cameroon

Goalkeepers: Devis Epassy (Dinamo Bucharest), Simon Omossola (Saint-Éloi Lupopo), Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Montpellier), Edouard Sombang (Colombe Sport)

Defenders: Samuel Kotto (La Gantoise), Gerzino Nyamsi (Lokomotiv Moscow), Jean-Charles Castelletto (Al-Duhail), Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders), Flavien Enzo Boyomo (Osasuna), Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes), Christopher Wooh (Spartak Moscow), Junior Tchamadeu (Stoke City), Darlin Yongwa (Lorient)

Midfielders: Martin Ndzie (Rapid Vienna), Carlos Baleba (Brighton), Arthur Avom (Lorient), Eric-Junior Dina Ebimbe (Brest), Brice Ambina (Valerenga), Jean Junior Onana (Genoa), Olivier Kemen (Istanbul Basaksehir)

Forwards: Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Christian Bassogog (Al Okhdood), Georges-Kevin N’Koudou (Al-Diraiyah), Danny Namaso (Auxerre), Frank Magri (Toulouse), Karl Etta Eyong (Levante, Christian Kofane (Bayer Leverkusen), Patrick Soko (Almeria)

Gabon

Goalkeepers: Loyce Mbaba (Stella Club), Anse Ngoubi Demba (Mosta FC), Junior Bekale (Hafia FC)

Defenders: Anthony Oyono (Frosinone), Jeremy Oyono (Frosinone), Johann Obiang (Orleans), Aaron Appindangoye (Sivasspor), Bruno Ecuele Manga (Paris 13 Atletico), Alexis Moucketou (Aris Limassol), Mick Onfia (Hafia FC), Jonathan Do Marcolino (Bourg-en-Bresse), Uriel-Michel Mboula (Metz), Jacques Ekomie (Angers)

Midfielders: Mario Lemina (Galatasaray), Samake Nze (Stade d’Abidjan), Guelor Kanga (Esenler Erokspor), Eric Gocoum (Gol Gohar Sirjan FC), André Poko (Amed SK), Ruben Loufilou (Al Mina’a SC), Didier Ndong (Esteghlal)

Forwards: Shavy Babicka (Toulouse), Teddy Averlant (Amiens), Denis Bouanga (LAFC), Edlin Essang-Matouti (USM Khenchela), Malick Evouna (AS Mangasport Moanda), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille), Royce Openda (Bordeaux), Jim Allevinah (Angers)

Côte D’Ivoire

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Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana (Caykur Rizespor), Mohamed Kone (Charleroi), Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos)

Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolves), Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest), Ousmane Diomande (Sporting CP), Guela Doue (Strasbourg), Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente), Odilon Kossounou (Atalanta), Evan Ndicka (AS Roma), Christopher Operi (Istanbul Basaksehir), Armel Zohouri (FC Iberia)

Midfielders: Seko Fofana (Rennes), Jean-Philippe Gbamin (FC Metz), Christ Inao Oulai (Trabzonspor), Franck Kessie (Al-Ahli), Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest), Jean-Michael Seri (NK Maribor)

Forwards: Vakoun Bayo (Udinese), Oumar Diakite (Cercle Brugge), Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Sebastien Haller (FC Utrecht), Jean-Philippe Krasso (Paris FC), Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim), Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

Mozambique

Goalkeepers: Ernani Siluane (Black Bulls), Ivane Urrubal (UD Songo), Kimiss Zavala (Maritimo)

Defenders: Bruno Langa (Paphos), Oscar Cherene (UD Songo), Edmilson Dove (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya), Nanani (UD Songo), Feliciano Jone (Black Bulls), Diogo Cabral (Santa Clara), Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland), Mexer (Keciorengucu), Fernando Chambuco (Black Bulls)

Midfielders: Joao Bonde (Ferroviario), Ricardo Guimaraes (Zira FK), Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City), Keyns Abdala (Chaves), Alfonso Amade (Dunfermline)

Forwards: Geny Catamo (Sporting CP), Witness Quembo (CD Nacional), Elias Pelembe (UD Songo), Chamito Alfandega (AC Viseu U23), Stanley Ratifo (Chemie Leipzig), Faisal Bangal (Mestre), Melque Alexandre (UD Songo), Gildo Vilanculos (Tadamon Sour)

With the squads now set and the tournament just days away, the stage is perfectly set for drama. Based on the final lists, which nation do you believe has the most complete and balanced squad to go all the way in Morocco? Is it the host nation with its star power, the defending champion looking to repeat, or a dark horse ready to stun the continent? Share your pick and your prediction below.

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Nigerian footballers who scored over 150 career goals

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Here is a list of every Nigerian footballer who has scored over 150 career goals for both club and country as of 2026.

As unbelievable as it may sound, over the years, Nigerian footballers have continued to defy logic and break the speculations of Africa not being a continent where prolific strikers can be found. With this in mind we have compiled a list of Nigerian players who have scored over 150 career goals across all tournaments they have played in.

Who is Nigeria’s highest goalscorer of all time?

Odion Ighalo – 258 goals

Odion Ighalo
Odion Ighalo

A veteran of consistency, Ighalo has dominated leagues in Norway, Spain, England, China, and Saudi Arabia. He cleared the 150-goal hurdle years ago and currently sits well above 220 professional goals.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni242 goals

Top Scoring Nigerians UEFA Champions League
Yakubu Aiyegbeni

Powerful and dependable, “The Yak” made his name in the Premier League but added significantly to his numbers during spells in Israel, China and Turkey to push beyond the double century.

Victor Osimhen218 goals

Victor Osimhen wearing Galatasaray home jersey
Victor Osimhen

How many career goals has Victor Osimhen scored so far?

The “African Goal King” reached his 100th goal in 2023 and hasn’t slowed down since. Victor Osimhen’s total career goals, as things stand, are 218 across club and country (Wolfsburg, Charleroi, Lille, Napoli, Galatasaray, and the Super Eagles), making him arguably the most prolific Nigerian striker of the modern era.

Paul Onuachu – 205 Goals

Paul Onuachu

A towering presence in every sense, Onuachu is the newest member of the double-century club. As of February 2026, he has officially reached 205 professional goals across his time in Denmark, Belgium, and Turkey. His most destructive era came at KRC Genk, where he netted 85 goals, but he has sustained that lethal form at Trabzonspor, where he is currently enjoying a 15-goal season. While often categorised as a “target man” due to his 6’7″ frame, his clinical finishing with both feet has cemented his place as one of the most prolific Nigerian exports in European football history.

Rashidi Yekini202 goals

Victor Osimhen Highest Goalscorer Nigeria
Rashidi Yekini [ Goal.com]

Revered as The Goals Father, Yekini stands as one of the most legendary scorers in Nigerian football history. While different sources debate the exact total, his combined output for club and country is widely believed to be well above 200, including his record tally for the Super Eagles.

Obafemi Martins201 goals

Top Scoring Nigerians UEFA Champions League
Obafemi Martins

Finishing with 201 professional goals, Obafemi Martins, also known as Obagoal for his explosive style and eye for goal, struck fear into defences with his pace and directness. From standout spells in Italy (Serie A) and England (Premier League) to productive periods in Germany, Russia, the United States and China, he repeatedly proved his ability to deliver wherever he played.

Asisat Oshoala181 goals

Asisat Oshoala Barcelona
Asisat Oshoala

How many goals has Asisat Oshoala scored?

One of Africa’s greatest women footballers, Oshoala, piled up extraordinary numbers for club and country, with her prolific Barcelona years contributing heavily to her total.

Jonathan Akpoborie – 172 goals

Jonathan Akpoborie

Across his professional journey, Jonathan Akpoborie accumulated 172 goals. Renowned for his strength, movement and ruthless finishing, he made his biggest impact in Germany, where he consistently delivered in the Bundesliga and built a reputation as a nightmare for defenders.

Cyriel Dessers170 Goals

Dessers

Dessers has proven his goal-scoring pedigree across the top divisions of the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Scotland, and now Greece. As of early 2026, he has officially surpassed 170 professional goals for club and country. His career is highlighted by historic milestones, including finishing as the top scorer in the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League with Feyenoord and a prolific 52-goal stint at Rangers. Now leading the line for Panathinaikos, the Nigerian international remains one of the most reliable and intelligent finishers in the game, consistently hitting double figures regardless of the league or jersey he wears.

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Transfer: Lookman set for Atletico Madrid medicals

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Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, is set to undergo medical tests with Atletico Madrid.

This was revealed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, in a post on his X handle.

Atletico will pay a €35m fixed fee and €5m in add-ons for the Super Eagles star.

Romano wrote: “Ademola Lookman to Atlético Madrid, here we go! The agreement is in place on every detail.

“€35m fixed fee, €5m add-ons to Atalanta and long term deal agreed by Lookman after decision last night.

“Atlético, planning now for travel and medical next for the Nigerian. 🇳🇬.”

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Osimhen bags 200th career goal in Galatasaray victory

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Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in their 4-0 victory over Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday.

The Nigerian striker also bagged an assist to help his side to the big win.

Osimhen’s goal was the second of the game, and it marked his 200th career goal, having now scored 165 club goals and 35 international goals.

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Other goalscorers were Kayserispor defender Aaron Opoku who put the ball in the back of his own net for the opener, Gabriel Sara scored the third and Mauro Icadi scored the final goal.

Osimhen played for 82 minutes before he was substituted off.

​The victory keeps Galatasaray at the top of the Süper Lig table with 49 points, six points clear of second-placed Fenerbahçe.

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