Nigeria XI vs Benin Republic: Adams makes first start as Ekong benched

The Super Eagles of Nigeria person released their starting line-up up of their last 2026 World Cup qualifying run lucifer against Benin Republic.

Head manager Erich Chelle has handed Akor Adams his archetypal commencement for the squad pursuing his awesome show disconnected the seat successful the 2-1 triumph implicit Lesotho.

Captain William Troost-Ekong starts from the bench, with Benjamin Frederick partnering Semi Ajayi successful cardinal defence.

Nigeria caput into the decisive brushwood sitting 3rd successful Group C with 14 points from 9 matches — 3 points down leaders and today’s opponents, Benin Republic, and 1 constituent adrift of South Africa.

Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m astatine the Godswill Akpabio stadium successful Uyo arsenic the Super Eagles purpose to seal a spot astatine the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nigeria Starting XI vs Lesotho

Stanley Nwabali (GK); Benjamin Frederick, Zaidu Sanusi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey; Wilfred Ndidi, IAlex Iwobi; Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon; Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen.

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