Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday evening's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.
The Super Eagles and Guinea-Bissau both go into the match with three points after winning their respective opening fixtures against Madagascar and Tanzania.
Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal, with English-based trio Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi joined by Olympiacos fullback Bruno Onyemaechi in the back four.
Wilfred Ndidi, who captains the side, and Frank Onyeka will anchor the midfield, with Alex Iwobi also starting in the middle of the park.
Ademola Lookman starts in an attacking role, while Akor Adams and Taiwo Awoniyi have been selected to lead the Super Eagles' attack.
Former Monaco striker George Ilenikhena, AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze, and Nottingham Forest right-back Ola Aina, who all started Nigeria's opener against Madagascar have been named on the bench.
Super Eagles starting lineup v Guinea-Bissau: Nwabali, Osayi-Samuel, Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Onyemaechi; Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Iwobi, Lookman; Akor Adams and Awoniyi.
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