Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his starting line-up for tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, Prompt News reports.
Chelle opted for a 4-4-2 formation in his maiden game in charge of the three-time African champions.
As expected, Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will be in between the sticks.
Bright Osayi-Samuel and Ola Aina will operate from full-backs, while William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey are the two centre-backs.
Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi will operate from the midfield.
Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze will operate from the wings, while Ademola Lookman will support Victor Osimhen in attack.
Super Eagles Line-up
Nwabali – Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ola Aina, Ekong (Captain), Bassey – Ndidi, Iwobi/Onyedika, Chukwueze, Moses Simon – Ademola Lookman, Osimhen
READ ALSO:
- 2026 U-17 WWC: Silva blames technical errors for Brazil’s defeat to Flamingos
- 2026 U-17 WWC: Busari celebrates Flamingos’ historic run to final
- Gunmen kill soldier, pregnant woman, abduct 15 residents
- How Moniepoint customers can access FG’s ₦50,000 relief fund
- Osun govt takes action, puts Oluwo on watch
