SUPER EAGLES UNVEIL LINEUP FOR 2026 WCQ CLASH AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA
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BY OWOLABI OLUWADARA
It has been confirmed that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has disclosed his starting lineup for Tuesday evening’s highly anticipated 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 PM Nigerian time.
Prior knowledge indicated that Chelle would implement at least one alteration to his starting roster after his prominent centre forward Victor Osimhen sustained ankle ligament injury during the first half of Nigeria’s recent 1-0 triumph over Rwanda three days prior.
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Chelle has granted Cyriel Dessers his inaugural competitive start for the national team, leading to Wolverhampton Wanderers’ deadline day acquisition Tolu Arokodare being listed among the substitutes, despite scoring in successive international matches.
William Troost-Ekong returns to the starting lineup, accompanied in defense by Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey, and Ola Aina.
Chippa United captain Stanley Nwabali retains his position in goal, notwithstanding facing scrutiny following his performance against Rwanda.
Former Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi commences in a holding position, joined in midfield by Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Cyriel Dessers spearheads the attack, supported by Paris FC standout Moses Simon and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman.
Super Eagles starting lineup against Bafana Bafana: Nwabali, Aina, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Fredrick; Ndidi, Dele-Bashiru, Iwobi; Lookman, Dessers, Moses Simon.
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