African teams are starting to roll out official lists of players who will vie to make their country the kings of Africa starting January 13, 2024. It was the turn of Nigeria's Super Eagles, one of the top contenders for the title, boasting renowned players set to sport the green jersey.

Star Player?

Victor Osimhen stands out as the first one. The Nigerian forward recently led Napoli to a league title and propelled them to the Champions League quarter-finals, being the shining star with over 30 goals, dominating the scene for Napoli.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabili (Chippa United, South Africa); Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Olorunleke Ojo (Enyimba FC)

Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Chidozie Awaziem (Boavista FC, Portugal); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); William Troost-Ekong (PAOK Salonika, Greece); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Joe Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Sivasspor K, Turkey); Victor Osimhen (Napoli SC, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

These will be the 25 players of the Super Eagles aiming for their fourth-ever win in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, as they did in 1980, 1994, and 2013, making them the fourth team with the most AFCON titles. They're out to claim it once more under the leadership of Jose Peseiro.