Super Eagles Starting X1 vs Madagascar - Daily Post Nigeria

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has announced the starting lineup for Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar. The team features Stanley Nwabali in goal, with Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi as full-backs, and Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey in central defense. Captain Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi will lead the midfield, while new player George Ilenikhena makes his first start up front alongside Akor Adams, supported by Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze.