Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named a strong lineup for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda, giving Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman starting roles in the match billed for later this evening.
Lookman, the African Player of the Year, and his predecessor Osimhen are in fine form for their clubs this season, having both scored over 40 goals this campaign.
Regulars Samuel Chukwueze and Simon Moses were also named in the starting eleven. In the middle, Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City and Fulham’s Alex Iwobi will run things for the three-time African champions in Kigali.
Iwobi’s teammate Calvin Bassey and Troost Ekong will partner in the heart of the defence for Nigeria while pair of safe hands Stanley Nwabali mans the post for Chelle’s men.
Bright Osayi- Samuel completes the first eleven. However, Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface and Tolu Arokodare of the Belgian side Genk are on the bench for the must-win clash.