Nigeria vs Madagascar: Chelle Names Super Eagles Starting XI for AFCON 2027 Qualifier

Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting XI for the Super Eagles' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener against Madagascar in Uyo.

Captain Wilfred Ndidi leads the side, with Victor Osimhen not in the starting lineup. Nigeria will be looking to begin their qualification campaign with a victory in front of their home supporters.

🇳🇬 SUPER EAGLES STARTING XI VS MADAGASCAR

• GK: Stanley Nwabali (23)

• Ola Aina (2)

• Bruno Onyemaechi (3)

• Wilfred Ndidi (4) (C)

• Semi Ajayi (6)

• Ademola Lookman (7)

• George Ilenikhena (9)

• Samuel Chukwueze (11)

• Alex Iwobi (17)

• Calvin Bassey (21)

• Akor Adams (22)

The Super Eagles will be counting on the experience of Ndidi, Iwobi and Lookman, alongside the attacking options of Chukwueze, Ilenikhena and Akor Adams.

Super Eagles Bench 🇳🇬

GK: Maduka Okoye, Arthur Okonkwo

Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Isaac James, Benjamin Fredericks, Emmanuel Fernandez, Chibuike Nwaiwu

Midfielders: Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika

Forwards: Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare, Moses Usor, Taiwo Awoniyi

With Madagascar standing between Nigeria and a winning start to their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign, Chelle's side will aim to deliver a strong performance and secure all three points.

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Match: Nigeria vs Madagascar

Competition: AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo

Kick-off: 5:00pm WAT