2026 WCQ: Chelle Unveils Super Eagles Starting XI vs Rwanda
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his first-ever starting lineup as Nigeria faces Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday evening in Kigali.
Osimhen, Lookman Lead Attack
Chelle has selected a formidable attack featuring Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, and Samuel Chukwueze.
In midfield, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi start, while Stanley Nwabali gets the nod as the first-choice goalkeeper.
The defense consists of Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, and captain William Troost-Ekong.
Super Eagles Starting XI:
Nwabali; Aina, Ekong, Bassey, Osayi; Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Simon; Lookman, Osimhen.
Kick-off is set for 5 PM WAT.
