Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has named his starting X1 for today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs with Gabon.
First choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali as expected will be between the sticks.
The two full-backs are, Zaidu Sanusi and Bright Osayi-Samuel.
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey will pair Benjamin Fredrick in central defence.
The trio of Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, and Jerome Akor will play behind Victor Osimhen in attack.
Super Eagles’ XI against Gabon:
Nwabali
Osayi-Samuel
Fredrick
Bassey
Sanusi
Ndidi
Iwobi
Simon
Chukwueze
Akor
Osimhen
