Lesotho vs Nigeria: Confirmed Super Eagles lineup
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong starting XI for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday evening.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali retains his place between the sticks as he targets a tenth clean sheet for the national team.
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In defence, Benjamin Fredrick starts at right-back in the absence of regulars Ola Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel, while Bruno Onyemaechi takes his usual spot on the left. William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey form the central defensive pairing.
With Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika sidelined through injury, Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi will anchor the midfield, looking to control possession and dictate play in the middle of the park.
In attack, Victor Osimhen leads the line alongside Tolu Arokodare. Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon provide width and creativity from the flanks.
Nigeria, currently chasing a maximum of three points to keep their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive, knows that a victory against Lesotho is vital before their final Group C clash against Benin Republic.
Confirmed Nigeria Starting XI vs Lesotho
Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
Defenders: Benjamin Fredrick, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi
Forwards: Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Tolu Arokodare, Victor Osimhen
