Nigeria’s Super Eagles face host nation Morocco tonight in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Ahead of the encounter, the Super Eagles have released their starting XI for the high-stakes clash, as the three-time African champions seek to overcome a determined Moroccan side backed by home support.
The line-up, announced via the Super Eagles’ official X handle, blends experience with attacking firepower as Nigeria aim to secure a spot in the final.
Head coach Eric Chelle confirmed Victor Osimhen as captain for the match, handing the armband to the Galatasaray forward in the absence of regular skipper Wilfred Ndidi, who is unavailable.
Osimhen, Nigeria’s talisman and one of the tournament’s top scorers, is expected to lead the Super Eagles with intensity and authority against the hosts.
Super Eagles starting XI:
23 Nwabali
2 Osayi
6 Ajayi
7 Lookman
8 Onyeka
9 Osimhen (Captain)
13 Bruno
17 Iwobi
18 Onyedika
21 Calvin
22 Akor
Substitutes:
Uzoho, Zaidu, Igoh, D. Bashiru, Chukwueze, Usman Simon, Amas, Akinsanmiro, Onuachu, Awaziem, Ejuke, Fago, Nnadi
The match is scheduled to kick off at around 9 pm WAT and will determine who advances to Sunday’s AFCON final, with the chance to lift Africa’s most coveted trophy.
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