AFCON 2027Q: Iwobi to captain Super Eagles against Guinea-Bissau

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi will captain the Nigerian Super Eagles in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus. Regular captain Wilfred Ndidi will start the game from the bench. Iwobi, 30, is Nigeria’s most-capped active player with his 102nd appearance, leading a reorganized midfield after their 2-1 win over Madagascar. The match is scheduled at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau, kicking off at 5:00 pm local time.