Posted by Samuel on Tue 23rd Dec, 2025 - tori.ng
Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali will be in goal, cementing his status as the team’s first choice goalkeeper.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Nigeria’s Group C clash against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali will be in goal, cementing his status as the team’s first choice goalkeeper.
Chelle picked Bright Osayi-Samuel and Zaidu Sanusi as full-backs.
Regulars Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi will feature as centre-backs.
Newly appointed captain Wilfred Ndidi will pair Alex Iwobi in midfield.
Victor Osimhen will lead a four-man attack that includes Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze and Adams Akor.
Super Eagles X1 Vs Tanzania
Nwabali
Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Sanusi
Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze , Lookman
Akor, Osimhen