Nigeria vs Gabon: Osimhen, Adams lead attack as Ekong benched for Playoff in Rabat

Nigeria caput manager Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for the highly anticipated playoff clash against Gabon, taking spot astatine the Moulay Hassan Stadium successful Rabat, Morocco.

Star striker Victor Osimhen volition spearhead the Super Eagles’ onslaught alongside Akor Adams, arsenic Nigeria look to unafraid a last berth.

In goal, Stanley Nwabali retains his place, portion young defender Benjamin Frederick partners Calvin Bassey successful cardinal defence — a determination that sees skipper William Troost-Ekong dropped to the bench.

Zaidu Sanusi and Bright Osayi-Samuel volition run arsenic full-backs.

The midfield pairing of Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi volition power play from the middle, with Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman providing width and creativity from the flanks.

The Super Eagles volition beryllium hoping to marque a connection show successful Rabat arsenic they proceed their propulsion for qualification.

Nigeria XI vs Gabon: Stanley Nwabali; Benjamin Frederick, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Bright Osayi-Samuel; Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi; Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen.

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