Chelle Drops Lookman, Troost-Ekong, Starts Osimhen vs Gabon

Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has announced his playing eleven ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Gabon this evening.

Stanley Nwabali retains his spot as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper, solidifying the defensive backbone.

Bright Osayi-Samuel and Zaidu Sanusi will man the flanks, while Calvin Bassey teams up with Benjamin Fredrick to anchor the central defense.

Veteran midfielder Wilfred Ndidi earns the armband, orchestrating play alongside Alex Iwobi, who reaches a milestone with his 90th national team cap.

The attacking trio of Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, and Jerome Akor will provide firepower to star striker Victor Osimhen upfront.

Nigeria’s Starting XI Against Gabon



Nwabali

Osayi-Samuel

Fredrick

Bassey

Sanusi

Ndidi (C)

Iwobi

Simon

Chukwueze

Akor

Osimhen