Super Eagles Starting Lineup for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Match
Date: June 7, 2024
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
Kickoff: 8 p.m.
Key Points:
Super Eagles, led by coach Finidi George, will face South Africa in a crucial match for World Cup qualification.
Super Eagles are currently in 5th place in Group C, one point behind South Africa and three points behind Lesotho.
Finidi George‘s lineup excludes Victor Boniface, opting for Paul Onuachu as centre-forward.
Stanley Nwabali chosen as goalkeeper over Maduka Okoye and Olorunleke Ojo.
Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey as wingbacks, with Benjamin Tanimu and Semi Ajayi in central defense.
Midfield features Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, with Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho on the wings.
Super Eagles will adopt a 4-3-3 formation for the match.
Below is the Super Eagles’ starting lineup against South Africa:
Goalkeeper: Nwabali-Osayi
Defenders: Bassey, Benjamin Tanimu, Semi Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel
Midfielders: Ndidi, Iwobi, Dele-Bashiru
Attackers: Ademola Lookman, Onuachu, Iheanacho
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