NGA VS TAN: Super Eagles Confirmed Starting Lineup For AFCON Qualifier Clash

According to a report by London Evening Standard on Friday November 13, 2026, Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed his starting lineup for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Tanzania, with Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams leading the attack.

The Super Eagles have also handed starting roles to Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey as they look to secure an important result in front of their home supporters in Uyo.

Nigeria head into the encounter under pressure to strengthen their qualification hopes after a disappointing start to their Group L campaign. The Super Eagles currently occupy second position, three points behind group leaders Guinea-Bissau. Having also failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Nigerian team will be determined to avoid another major setback.

Chelle has made his selection with several important players unavailable for the fixture. Victor Osimhen misses out as he continues recovering from knee surgery, while Samuel Chukwueze is also absent because of his rehabilitation from a hip operation.

In goal, Stanley Nwabali retains his position as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper. Bewene, Fredrick, Bassey and Ola Aina make up the defensive selection, with the team hoping to keep Tanzania’s attacking players under control.

Ndidi, Yusuf, Nnadi and Iwobi have been selected in midfield. Their responsibility will be to control possession, provide defensive protection and create opportunities for the attacking players.

Lookman and Akor Adams complete the starting lineup and will be expected to lead Nigeria’s attacking threat. The duo will hope to make an impact as the Super Eagles target a positive result against their East African opponents.

Tanzania arrive in Uyo having already secured qualification for the tournament as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda. However, Nigeria will be confident of using home advantage, especially after recording four victories and two draws in their previous six meetings with the Taifa Stars.

The encounter is also the first of two consecutive meetings between both nations, with the return fixture scheduled to take place in Zanzibar four days later.

Nwabali; Bewene, Fredrick, Bassey, Aina; Ndidi, Yusuf, Nnadi, Iwobi; Akor, Lookman.

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