2027 AFCONQ: 5 Players Chelle Should Consider For Super Eagles’ Clashes With 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, handed maiden call-ups to Isaac James, George Ilenikhena, and Moses Usor for Nigeria’s opening two qualifying matches against Madagascar’s Barea and Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus.

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

With the crucial encounters against Tanzania approaching, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU profiles five players Chelle should consider inviting to the Super Eagles squad.

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Gift Orban (Amedspor, Turkey)

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

Orban has scored seven goals and provided two assists in eight league appearances, establishing himself as one of the standout strikers in the Turkish top-flight.

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

With Orban leading the attack, Amedspor recorded five wins, two draws and just one defeat in the eight league matches in which he featured, 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 side Pisa before joining Belgian giants KRC Genk in July 2026.

The 23-year-old striker has wasted little time making his mark in Belgium, emerging as the Smurfs’ leading marksman with six goals in his first eight league appearances 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 was also on target last weekend as Genk secured a 2-0 victory over Excelsior Virton (17 October 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 Nigeria National League, NNL, with Dakkada FC just three years ago.

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

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

He also provided an assist in Slavia Prague’s 2-2 away 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 forward has been in impressive form for Blackburn Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship this season, recording 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 for September 2026.

Mubarak Suleiman (Slavia Prague, Czech)

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

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

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

He has recorded one goal and one assist in six league appearances for the Czech side.