The new head coach of Nigeria, Eric Sekou Chelle is targeting a big win against Rwanda in his opening match.
The tactician is leading the Super Eagles into a crucial game against Rwanda today in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ahead of the match, Coach Eric Chelle, has named an attacking starting eleven that has prolific forward Victor Osimhen leading the lines.
He is joined in the attack by in-form attackers Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon. Other attackers in the starting eleven are Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze.
With the many talented players in attack, Nigeria will be aiming for a big win to make a huge statement in Group C in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
While Stanley Nwabali is in post for the Super Eagles, the defence is made up of Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey and inspirational captain William Troost-Ekong.
The clash between Rwanda and Nigeria is scheduled to kick off at 4 pm
Below is Nigeria’s full starting eleven for the match against Rwanda.
Nwabali; Aina, Ekong, Bassey, Osayi; Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Simon; Lookman, Osimhen.
