The chosen eight: Nigerians in contention to debut at Club World Cup, headlined by Tosin 2i3a6r
Published: June 12, 2025
The 32 participating clubs have submitted their squad lists for the Fifa Club World Cup, with eight Nigeria-eligible players in contention to make their debuts in the tournament, which kicks off on Saturday, June 14. f4g63
Players representing 81 countries will feature in the most inclusive global club tournament ever, with Brazil (141), Argentina (103) and Spain (54) contributing the most players.
Clubs taking part in the new competition were permitted to submit an initial squad of 26 to 35 players, with many strengthening their rosters during the special transfer window held from 1 to 10 June.
Chelsea have included Tosin Adarabioyo — a player attracting interest from both the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle — in their squad travelling to the United States on Friday.
The experienced centre-back is ed on the roster by teenage winger Tyrique George.
Former Flying Eagles star Haliru Sarki, midfielder Joshua Udoh and goalkeeper Hassan Muhammed have been named in Al Ain's squad.
The United Arab Emirates side will take on Manchester City, Wydad and Juventus in the group stage of the Club World Cup.
Sarki has been assigned the number 77 shirt, while Udoh and Muhammed have been allocated 80 and 35 respectively.
Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi was among the 28 players in the Porto delegation that left for the United States on Tuesday, where the Dragons will face Palmeiras, Inter Miami and Al-Ahly.
Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka has been named in Borussia Dortmund's travelling squad amid speculation surrounding his future at the Bundesliga powerhouse.
Former Nigeria U20 international Onuche Ogbelu has been included in the Esperance squad.
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