BREAKING: Finidi Names Super Eagles’ Starting XI to Take on South Africa, Turns to Towering Striker
- Experience midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, will lead the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they file out to battle the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their 2026 world cup qualifier match
- Legit.ng reports that the team will feature Stanley Nwabali in goal, with Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Benjamin Tanimu, and Bright Osayi-Samuel fortifying the defence
- Tall striker, Paul Onuachu, will lead the attack and will be supported by Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho
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Uyo, Akwa Ibom state - Coach Finidi George has left out the German Bundesliga's Rookie of the Season, Victor Boniface, in his Super Eagles' starting line-up for the South Africa match.
The new Super Eagles manager opted for 6ft 7inches Turkey-based striker, Paul Onuachu in attack.
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Also, returning Wilfred Ndidi starts and captains the side.
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With a talented bench ready to step in, the Super Eagles are poised to deliver a compelling performance, aiming to secure a crucial victory on their road to world cup qualification.
Check out the starting line-up as officially shared on the Super Eagles' X (formerly Twitter) page.
Nigeria vs South Africa: Super Eagles' starting XI
Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
Defender: Semi Ajayi
Defender: Calvin Bassey
Defender: Benjamin Tanimu
Defender: Bright Osayi-Samuel
Midfielder: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Midfielder: Alex Iwobi
Midfielder: Wilfred Ndidi (Captain)
Forward: Kelechi Iheanacho
Forward: Ademola Lookman
Striker: Paul Onuachu
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Bafana Bafana coach names Super Eagles' dangerman
Legit.ng earlier reported that as his side takes on the Super Eagles in a world cup qualifier on Friday night, June 7, South Africa head coach Hugo Broos said Ademola Lookman is Nigeria's "dangerman".
During the pre-match press conference held at Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Broos said his team will not man-mark Lookman.
The former Cameroon trainer did not mention Victor Boniface, the Bayer Leverkusen star, as Nigeria's dangerman.
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