BREAKING: Rwanda vs Nigeria – Chelle Names Super Eagles Starting XI

Super Eagles coach Finidi George has unveiled Nigeria’s starting XI for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. See the full lineup here!

Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has announced his inaugural starting XI as he takes charge of the team.

Nigeria is set to face Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier match on Friday evening in Kigali.

Chelle has selected the group of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Simon Moses, and Samuel Chukwueze.

In the midfield, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi are starting, with Stanley Nwabali chosen as the goalkeeper.

The defensive lineup consists of Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, and captain William Troost-Ekong.

The start time is 5 PM West Africa Time (WAT).

The initial starting lineup for Eric Chelle.

Nwabali; Aina, Ekong, Bassey, Osayi; Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Simon; Lookman and Osimhen.