Nigeria v Madagascar: Osimhen misses Eric Chelle’s first match as Super Eagles coach

The starting line-ups have been confirmed for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The match is the opening fixture in Group L and marks Eric Chelle’s first game in charge of Nigeria.

The Super Eagles will be without striker Victor Osimhen, who is unavailable because of a muscle injury.

Nigeria: Stanley Nwabali, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, George Ilenikhena.

Madagascar: Geordan Dupire, Kenji-Van Boto, Thomas Fontaine, Louis Demoleon, Sandro Tremoulet, Fabien Boyer, Rayan Raveloson, Ibrahim Amada, Loic Lapoussin, Arnaud Randrianantenaina, Hakim Abdallah.