Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting XI for Nigeria’s second Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau.
Stanley Nwabali starts in goal, while Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaechi make up the back four.
Wilfred Ndidi captains the midfield alongside Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi, with Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi and Akor Adams leading the attack.
The Super Eagles arrived in Bissau at around 21:00 GMT on Sunday, September 27, ahead of Tuesday’s qualifying encounter.
Nigeria will be looking to build on their opening Group L result as they continue their campaign for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria Starting XI
Goalkeeper
- Stanley Nwabali
Defenders
- Bright Osayi-Samuel
- Semi Ajayi
- Calvin Bassey
- Bruno Onyemaechi
Midfielders
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Frank Onyeka
- Alex Iwobi
Forwards
- Ademola Lookman
- Taiwo Awoniyi
- Akor Adams
Substitutes
- Arthur Okonkwo
- Maduka Okoye
- Isaac James
- Benjamin Frederick
- Emmanuel Fernandez
- Chibuike Nwaiwu
- Ola Aina
- Raphael Onyedika
- Moses Simon
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Tolu Arokodare
- George Ilenikhena
- Moses Usor
The match will take place in Bissau on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, as the Super Eagles continue their Group L qualifying campaign.
Nigeria will be aiming to secure another positive result and strengthen their position in the race for qualification to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
