This Article Was Last Updated: August 7, 2026 by Oseg Hale
Every Super Eagles player has a Nigerian state of origin, including those born outside Nigeria. This 2026 guide lists the latest Super Eagles squad, each player’s state of origin, playing position and current club. For foreign-born players, the state of origin follows their family’s Nigerian ancestry rather than their country of birth.
Current Super Eagles Players and Their State of Origin
The table below lists the latest Super Eagles squad, including home-based and overseas-based players.
| Player | State of Origin | Position | Current Club |
| Stanley Nwabali | Rivers | Goalkeeper | Chippa United |
| Maduka Okoye | Anambra | Goalkeeper | Udinese |
| Amas Obasogie | Edo | Goalkeeper | Bendel Insurance |
| William Troost-Ekong | Akwa Ibom | Centre-back | Al-Kholood |
| Calvin Bassey | Delta | Centre-back | Fulham |
| Gabriel Osho | Edo | Centre-back | Auxerre |
| Chidozie Awaziem | Enugu | Centre-back | FC Cincinnati |
| Semi Ajayi | Ogun | Centre-back | Free Agent |
| Ola Aina | Edo | Right-back | Nottingham Forest |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | Edo | Right-back | Birmingham City |
| Bruno Onyemaechi | Imo | Left-back | Olympiacos |
| Zaidu Sanusi | Jigawa | Left-back | FC Porto |
| Wilfred Ndidi | Delta | Defensive Midfielder | Leicester City |
| Raphael Onyedika | Imo | Defensive Midfielder | Club Brugge |
| Frank Onyeka | Benue | Defensive Midfielder | FC Augsburg |
| Alex Iwobi | Lagos | Central Midfielder | Fulham |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | Lagos | Central Midfielder | Lazio |
| Joe Aribo | Ondo | Central Midfielder | Southampton |
| Alhassan Yusuf | Kano | Central Midfielder | New England Revolution |
| Samuel Chukwueze | Abia | Right Winger | AC Milan |
| Moses Simon | Plateau | Left Winger | Paris FC |
| Ademola Lookman | Lagos | Forward | Atalanta |
| Victor Osimhen | Edo | Striker | Galatasaray |
| Victor Boniface | Edo | Striker | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Tolu Arokodare | Ondo | Striker | Genk |
| Sadiq Umar | Kaduna | Striker | Valencia |
Super Eagles Players by State
Players in the latest Super Eagles squad come from 16 Nigerian states.
| State | Players |
| Edo | 6 |
| Lagos | 3 |
| Delta | 2 |
| Imo | 2 |
| Ondo | 2 |
| Abia | 1 |
| Akwa Ibom | 1 |
| Anambra | 1 |
| Benue | 1 |
| Enugu | 1 |
| Jigawa | 1 |
| Kaduna | 1 |
| Kano | 1 |
| Ogun | 1 |
| Plateau | 1 |
| Rivers | 1 |
Edo State has the highest number of players in the squad with six. Lagos State has three. Delta, Imo and Ondo each have two, while Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Ogun, Plateau and Rivers each have one.
Foreign-Born Super Eagles Players by State of Origin
| Player | Country of Birth | State of Origin | Current Club |
| Ademola Lookman | England | Lagos | Atalanta |
| Alex Iwobi | England | Lagos | Fulham |
| Ola Aina | England | Edo | Nottingham Forest |
| Calvin Bassey | Italy | Delta | Fulham |
| William Troost-Ekong | Netherlands | Akwa Ibom | Al-Kholood |
| Joe Aribo | England | Ondo | Southampton |
| Semi Ajayi | England | Ogun | Free Agent |
| Kevin Akpoguma | Germany | Kogi | TSG Hoffenheim |
| Tyronne Ebuehi | Netherlands | Edo | Empoli |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all Super Eagles players born in Nigeria?
No. Several Super Eagles players were born outside Nigeria and qualify for the national team through their Nigerian family heritage.
Why do foreign-born Super Eagles players have Nigerian states of origin?
A player’s state of origin follows their family’s Nigerian ancestry rather than their country of birth. For foreign-born players, it identifies their ancestral state in Nigeria.
Can foreign-born players represent the Super Eagles?
Yes. FIFA allows eligible players to play for Nigeria if they hold Nigerian nationality or qualify through a Nigerian parent, grandparent or another FIFA-approved route.
How many foreign-born players are in the latest Super Eagles squad?
Several foreign-born players are part of the latest squad. The total changes with each squad announcement.
Which Super Eagles players were born in England?
Super Eagles players born in England include Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo, Semi Ajayi and Ola Aina.
Which Super Eagles player was born in Italy?
Calvin Bassey was born in Italy before making his international debut for Nigeria.
Which Super Eagles players were born in the Netherlands?
William Troost-Ekong and Tyronne Ebuehi were born in the Netherlands.
Does a player’s state of origin affect Super Eagles selection?
No. Selection depends on form, fitness, tactical plans and eligibility rather than a player’s state of origin.
Which Nigerian state has the most players in the latest Super Eagles squad?
Edo State has the largest representation with six players.
Can a player change the national team they represent?
Yes. FIFA allows players to change national teams in specific circumstances if they satisfy its eligibility rules.
