The Super Eagles of Nigeria are still without a head coach as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixtures approach.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is diligently searching for a suitable manager for the men's national team. While several foreign candidates are rumored to be in contention for the position left vacant by Finidi George's departure, the federation has yet to finalize a choice.

However, with the qualification series for the tournament approaching rapidly, a report has emerged detailing that the federation has compiled a squad list of players who are expected to feature in the upcoming fixtures.

NFF release Super Eagles squad list

According to a report from OwnGoalNigeria, the Football Federation has assembled a 35-player squad for the upcoming qualification fixtures.

The list reportedly includes Rangers defender, Leon Balogun, who last played for the Super Eagles in 2022, Chidera Ejuke, who recently transferred to La Liga outfit, Sevilla, and Jamilu Collins, who has made a return to the national team under former manager, Finidi.

Additionally, Score Nigeria reports that, given the imminent timeline of the upcoming games, the NFF is considering appointing an interim coach for the Super Eagles. Negotiations with potential candidates for the permanent coaching position are still ongoing.

Nigeria will begin their AFCON qualification campaign with a home fixture against the Republic of Benin on September 7 before traveling to Kigali to face Rwanda on September 10.

Interim coach shortlist surfaces

Legit.ng in another report detailed that the NFF has compiled a shortlist of interim coaches to lead the Super Eagles during the upcoming international window.

The shortlist includes several Indigenous managers who have previously served with the senior national team.

The Super Eagles aim to start their AFCON qualification campaign on a positive note, especially given their precarious position in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification series.