Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released his starting lineup for Nigeria’s second AFCON 2027 qualifying game against Guinea-Bissau today, Soccernet.ng reports.
The game will be played at the 15,000-capacity Estádio 24 de Setembro in Bissau, with Nigeria battling the Djurtus for a chance to move to the top of Group L.
Both teams won their opening games of the qualifiers. Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo, while Guinea-Bissau secured an impressive 2-0 victory over co-hosts Tanzania.
Victor Osimhen remains absent for the Super Eagles as he continues to recover from injury, with late replacement Taiwo Awoniyi making his first start for the Super Eagles in nearly three years.
George Ilenikhena misses out despite his heroics on his Super Eagles debut against Madagascar, with the youngster ruled out through injury. Ola Aina and Samuel Chukwueze have also been dropped to the bench for the clash.
Confirmed Super Eagles lineup in full:
Nwabali (GK), Osayi-Samuel, Bassey, Ajayi, Bruno, Ndidi, Onyeka, Iwobi, Lookman, Awoniyi, Adams.
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