AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Unveils Super Eagles Starting XI Vs Madagascar

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting XI for Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar tonight.

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will start between the posts.

Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi have been selected as the two full-backs, while experienced defenders Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will form the central defensive partnership.

Captain Wilfred Ndidi will anchor the midfield alongside Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi.

In attack, new boy George Ilenikhena will make his first start alongside Akor Adams, with Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze providing support from the flanks.

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.

By Adeboye Amosu

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