Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting XI for tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon.

First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, as expected, will be between the posts.

The two full-backs are Bright Osayi-Samuel and Zaidu Sanusi, while Fulham star Calvin Bassey will pair with Benjamin Fredrick in central defence.

Wilfred Ndidi, who will captain the team, will take charge of midfield duties alongside Alex Iwobi, who will make his 90th appearance for the Super Eagles.

The trio of Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, and Jerome Akor will play behind Victor Osimhen in attack.

Super Eagles Line-Up vs Gabon

Nwabali

Osayi-Samuel
Fredrick
Bassey
Sanusi
Ndidi
Iwobi
Lookman
Chukwueze
Akor
Osimhen

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