The Super Eagles starting lineup for the 2026 Unity Cup final against Jamaica has been confirmed, and coach Eric Chelle has gone with a very strong lineup, Soccernet.ng reports.
Chelle has made just one change from the team that defeated Zimbabwe 2-0 in the opening game of the Unity Cup on May 26.
Arthur Okonkwo gets the nod in goal once more, with Francis Uzoho watching on from the bench.
The center-back partnership of Igoh Ogbu and Chibuike Nwaiwu also stands. They they are flanked by Chibueze Oputa and Kenneth Igboke. Last time out, they left without conceding, and they will be looking to maintain that in this Jamaica fixture.
In the middle of the park, Alhassan Yusuf, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Samson Tijani all start for Nigeria. These players are hardworkers on the pitch, and they will be looking to bring that to the game today.
Then in attack, Chelle has decide to bench Philip Otele, with Rafiu Durosinmi taking his place. Terem Moffi will be captaining the team for just the second time, and he will play just behind Durosinmi in attack, while also drifting across other positions in the final third.
Finally, Femi Azeez is the third man in the attack. He had a dream debut, scoring the brace that sealed the victory for the Super Eagles last time out. The 24-year-old is coming off a good campaign with Millwall in the English Championship, registering 11 goals and seven assists in 37 games. His performances have seen him linked with Premier League clubs like Aston Villa, Ipswich Town, and Brighton. He will be looking to provide another thrilling performance for Nigeria.
Super Eagles Confirmed XI
Goalkeeper: Arthur Okonkwo
Defenders: Chibueze Oputa, Kenneth Igboke, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Igoh Ogbu
Midfielders: Alhassan Yusuf, Tochukwu Nnadi, Samson Tijani
Attackers: Terem Moffi, Femi Azeez, Rafiu Durosinmi
More to follow…
