The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed their starting lineup for today’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opted for a strong side as the three-time African champions look to secure maximum points and strengthen their position in Group C.
Starting XI:
23. Stanley Nwabali (GK)
2. Benjamin Fredrick
4. Wilfred Ndidi
5. William Troost-Ekong (C)
7. Ademola Lookman
9. Victor Osimhen
10. Tolu Arokodare
13. Bruno Onyemaechi
15. Moses Simon
17. Alex Iwobi
21. Calvin Bassey
Discover more
Journalism courses
Entertainment news subscriptions
Sports news subscriptions
Investment advice services
Football kits
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed their starting lineup for today’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opted for a strong side as the three-time African champions look to secure maximum points and strengthen their position in Group C.
Starting XI:
23. Stanley Nwabali (GK)
2. Benjamin Fredrick
4. Wilfred Ndidi
5. William Troost-Ekong (C)
7. Ademola Lookman
9. Victor Osimhen
10. Tolu Arokodare
13. Bruno Onyemaechi
15. Moses Simon
17. Alex Iwobi
21. Calvin Bassey
Substitutes:
Adebayo, Sanusi, Ajayi, Onyeka, Chukwueze, Abdullahi, Obasogie, Uche, Moffi, Adams
