Brighton winger named in Nigeria squad for September AFCON qualifiers

A Brighton winger has been selected for Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September. Brighton currently lead the 2026 Premier League table with three points from one match and a 4-0 goal record.

The call-up gives the winger an opportunity to represent Nigeria during the September qualifying window. The supplied squad information does not identify the player by name or provide details of Nigeria’s opponents, so the selection remains the central development.

Brighton’s listed recent form includes three defeats and two victories. They lost 3-0 to Manchester United, went down 1-0 at Leeds and were beaten 3-1 away by Newcastle United. Their wins came against Wolves, whom they defeated 3-0, and Chelsea, who were beaten by the same scoreline.

Those results show a mixed run despite Brighton’s position at the top of the current league table. The club’s latest recorded league return is a win from its only match, while the separate recent-form sequence covers five results and includes losses against Manchester United, Leeds and Newcastle.

The winger’s selection places a Brighton player in Nigeria’s plans for the September AFCON qualifiers while the club prepares for its next league fixture. Brighton are scheduled to host Leeds in the Premier League on September 5, 2026.

Nigeria’s September campaign will therefore come during a period in which the winger is also part of Brighton’s early-season schedule. The available details confirm the national-team selection, Brighton’s opening league standing and the club’s next fixture, but do not include the player’s international appearance record or any further squad information.