Super Eagles: 5 players Chelle should consider for Tanzania

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will continue their quest to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars next month.

Head coach Eric Chelle called up Isaac James, George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor for the first time for Nigeria’s first two qualifying matches against Madagascar’s Barea and Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus.

Meanwhile, several other players have strengthened their bid to be included in the squad with impressive performances for their respective clubs since the start of the 2026/27 season.

As the crucial matches against Tanzania approach, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE ​​AMOSU profiles five players Chelle should consider inviting to the Super Eagles squad.

Gift Orban (Amedspor, Türkiye)

The 24-year-old striker joined Turkish Süper Lig newcomers Amedspor on loan from Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim in July 2026 and has made an impressive start to the club.

Orban has scored seven goals and provided two assists in eight league games, establishing himself as one of the most outstanding forwards in the Turkish top flight.

His impressive performances earned him the Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Month award for September following a stunning goal in Amedspor’s 3-2 home win over Beşiktaş.

With Orban leading the attack, Amedspor recorded five wins, two draws and just one loss in the eight league matches he participated in, highlighting his significant impact on the team’s strong start to the campaign.

Rafiu Durosinmi (KRC Genk, Belgium)

Durosinmi endured a difficult six-month spell at Italian club Pisa before joining Belgian giants KRC Genk in July 2026.

The 23-year-old striker has wasted no time in making his mark in Belgium, emerging as the Smurfs’ top scorer with six goals in his first eight league games under Jess Thorup.

His impressive form has also seen him rise to the top of the Belgian Pro League scoring charts, underlining his seamless adaptation to life in Belgium.

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Durosinmi also got it right last weekend as Genk claimed a 2-0 win over Excelsior Virton (October 17, 2026) to book their place in the round of 32 of the Belgian Cup.

Emmanuel Ayaosi (Slavia Prague, Czech)

It has been a remarkable rise for Ayaosi, who was playing in the Nigerian National League, NNL, with Dakkada FC just three years ago.

The 21-year-old winger joined Slavia Prague from Czech second division side MFK Karviná in May 2026.

Ayaosi has made an impressive start to life at Slavia Prague, registering four league goals and one assist in 10 appearances.

He also provided an assist in Slavia Prague’s 2-2 draw against Fenerbahçe on Tuesday, further highlighting his growing influence at the club.

Dapo Afolayan (Blackburn Rovers, England)

Born in London, England, to Nigerian parents, Afolayan is eligible to represent England, but has recently expressed his desire to play for the Super Eagles.

The versatile striker has been in impressive form for Blackburn Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship this season, registering four goals and two assists in 11 appearances.

His impressive performances also earned him a nomination for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month award in September 2026.

Mubarak Suleiman (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

The youngster earned his first call-up to the Super Eagles squad for last month’s international friendly against Russia, but was forced to miss due to injury.

Suleiman strengthened his case for a future national team call-up with an impressive performance in Slavia Prague’s 2-2 draw against Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Alongside Emmanuel Ayaosi, the 19-year-old has become one of Slavia Prague’s attacking threats this season.

He has recorded one goal and one assist in six league games for the Czech team.