Confirmed: Super Eagles XI against Lesotho – Osimhen, Lookman in, big shuffle in defence

Eric Chelle has named his Super Eagles Lineup for the game against Lesotho, and he has made some interesting selections…

Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen, Atalanta's Ademola Lookman, and Fulham star Alex Iwobi are some of the big names in Eric Chelle's starting eleven for their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers fixture against Lesotho, Soccernet.ng reports.

Nigeria need to keep their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup, so they will be looking to claim all three points against the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa.

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Despite injuries to notable names like Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Cyriel Dessers, and Felix Agu, coach Eric Chelle has most of his regulars ready to go. As such, the Franco-Malian tactician has named a strong lineup for the game.

Who Are The Super Eagles Stars That Will Start Against Lesotho?

Chippa United star Stanley Nwabali maintains his place in between the sticks for Nigeria, and he will be looking to be clutch whenever he is called to action.

In the defence, Troost-Ekong will partner with Calvin Bassey in the middle. Then, Bruno Onyemaechi will play from his usual left-back position.

Interestingly, Benjamin Fredrick will operate from right-back due to injuries to regulars like Ola Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel. It will be interesting to see how he fares in that position, given that he is a center-back.

In the middle of the park, it is Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, and Ademola Lookman. From this formation, it is clear that Chelle is going all out to bombard the Lesotho backline. Lookman and Simon will look to spread the width of the pitch and stretch the Lesotho defence.

Then, in the attack, former Napoli man Victor Osimhen will lead the front, while he will be partnered by Wolverhampton star Tolu Arokodare.

Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali

Defenders: Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey, William Troost-Ekong, Bruno Onyemaechi

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman

Forwards: Tolu Arokodare, Victor Osimhen.