AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Training Hints At Starting XI Against Tanzania

According to a report by BBC Sport on Thursday November 12, 2026, Nigeria’s senior national team will hold their final training session today before facing Tanzania in their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, with Eric Chelle preparing his players for the encounter.

The coach had his entire invited squad available during Wednesday’s training session, providing an indication of the possible starting lineup he could select for Thursday’s important match.

Stanley Nwabali is expected to retain his position in goal, while Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Bruno Onyemaechi and Semi Ajayi are tipped to form the defensive line.

Chelle experimented with a three-man midfield during training, featuring Tochukwu Nnadi as the deepest midfielder, supported by Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi in more advanced positions.

The attacking department could feature Tolu Arokodare leading the line alongside Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams. However, the manager also explored a traditional 4-4-2 formation, potentially leaving out Nnadi and Adams.

Should Chelle choose the alternative system, Moses Simon and Moses Usor could occupy the wide positions, with Arokodare leading the attack and Lookman operating closer to him in a central role.

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