Victor Osimhen will lead Nigeria’s attack as the Super Eagles face Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
Osimhen, who missed Nigeria’s previous match against Libya due to injury, returns to the starting lineup at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Sevilla’s Kelechi Iheanacho also returns to the lineup and will partner with the in-form Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman in the Super Eagles’ forward line.
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The team will be up against Benin, coached by former Nigerian manager Gernot Rohr.
Interim coach Austine Eguavoen has handed a debut start to Auxerre defender Gabriel Osho. Stanley Nwabali keeps his place in goal, with stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, and Calvin Bassey completing the backline.
Fulham’s Alex Iwobi will be the team’s creative spark in midfield, alongside regulars Wilfred Ndidi and Bruno Onyeamachi.
Nigeria need at least a draw against their neighbors to secure their spot in the 2025 AFCON tournament. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 pm (WAT).
With 10 points from four games, the Super Eagles will also face Rwanda in Uyo on Monday for the final match of the AFCON qualification series.
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