The trio of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon will lead the line as Nigeria continues to chase qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday against Rwanda.
The Super Eagles currently sitting fourth in Group C must beat Rwanda if they hope to take the race to the wire.
Captain of the side, William Troost-Ekong will, however, start the game as a substitute and is replaced by Benjamin Fredrick. Wilfred Ndidi is expected to wear the armband.
The full starting XI below…
Stanley Nwabali (GK)
Ola AinaÂ
Bruno Onyemaechi
Benjamin Fredrick
Calvin Bassey
Frank Onyeka
Wilfred Ndidi (C)
Alex Iwobi
Moses Simon
Victor Osimhen
Ademola Lookman
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