Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled Nigeria’s starting lineup for tonight’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar.
Stanley Nwabali will start in goal, with Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi occupying the fullback positions. Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will form the central defensive partnership.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi will lead the midfield alongside Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi.
In attack, George Ilenikhena has been handed his first Super Eagles start and will partner Akor Adams.
Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze complete the attacking lineup, providing width and support as Nigeria begins its AFCON qualifying campaign.
The match marks Chelle’s opening fixture in the qualification series as the Super Eagles seek a positive start against Madagascar.
Super Eagles Starting XI
Stanley Nwabali; Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi; Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi; Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, George Ilenikhena, Akor Adams.
