The Nigeria Super Eagles have confirmed their starting XI for the 2026 Unity Cup semi‑final against Zimbabwe, taking place today, Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at The Valley, London.
Softfootball can confirm that Francis Uzoho, who was widely tipped to captain the team in the absence of Wilfred Ndidi and Victor Osimhen, has not been handed the armband. Instead, Terem Moffi will captain the Super Eagles for the first time.
Below is the confirmed lineup:
Starting XI
- 16. Arthur Okonkwo
- 2. Chibueze Oputa
- 3. Obinna Igbokwe
- 4. Alhassan Abdullahi
- 5. Igoh Ogbu
- 6. Chibuike Nwaiwu
- 7. Azeez Beloso
- 8. Tochukwu Nnadi
- 9. Terem Moffi (Captain)
- 14. Samson Tijani
- 20. Philip Otele
Substitutes
Francis Uzoho, Michael Atata, Tosin Oyedokun, Aderemi Adeoye, Rafiu Durosinmi, Owen Oseni, Ayobami Junior, Tijani Al Ameen and Elias Ocholi
The match kicks off at 19:30 Nigerian time as the defending champions begin their quest to retain the Unity Cup. With Moffi wearing the armband for the first time and several new faces in the lineup, all eyes will be on how Eric Chelle’s side performs in London.
