Chelle names Adams and Awoniyi in Nigeria’s starting attack against Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has selected Akor Adams and Taiwo Awoniyi to lead the Super Eagles’ attack in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. Ademola Lookman also starts, while George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor, who scored against Madagascar, are among the substitutes.
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named Akor Adams and Taiwo Awoniyi in the Super Eagles’ starting attack for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. Ademola Lookman also starts in the attacking line-up, while Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi form the midfield. The defensive unit consists of Bruno Onyemaechi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey.
Stanley Nwabali is listed in goal. The starting XI is Nwabali; Bright-Osayi, Ajayi, Bassey and Onyemaechi; Ndidi, Onyeka and Iwobi; Lookman, Awoniyi and Adams. George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor, who scored their debut goals against Madagascar in Uyo, were named among the substitutes for the Guinea-Bissau match.
Other substitutes listed are Tolu Arokodare, Nwiaiwu, Maduka Okoye, Fernandez, Isaac, Simon, Okonkwo, Chukwueze, Onyedika, Moses and Aina. The team announcement was published by the Super Eagles on social media. It marked three changes to the starting XI, according to the accompanying post.
The match is part of Nigeria’s qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The source material provides the line-up but does not give the venue, kick-off time or the teams’ positions in the qualifying group.
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