Eric Chelle has shuffled his Super Eagles starting XI for Tuesday’s trip to Guinea-Bissau, handing starts to Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman and Taiwo Awoniyi in place of three of the players who beat Madagascar on Friday.
Stanley Nwabali keeps his place in goal, with Osayi-Samuel coming in alongside Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Bruno Onyemaechi at the back. Ola Aina, who played 87 minutes against Madagascar, drops to the bench.
Wilfred Ndidi captains the side again and lines up alongside Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi in midfield, with the Fulham man given license to dictate play from a slightly more advanced role.
Lookman comes in behind the front two, swapping places with Samuel Chukwueze, who starts among the substitutes after playing a part in Friday’s comeback.
Up top, it’s Awoniyi and Akor Adams leading the line. Awoniyi’s recall continues after he was drafted in as cover for the injured Victor Osimhen, while George Ilenikhena, who scored on his debut against Madagascar, makes way after 69 minutes on the pitch four days ago.
Kickoff at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro is 5pm Nigerian time. A win keeps Nigeria level with Guinea-Bissau on points and firmly in contention at the top of Group L, with only the best-placed non-host side behind co-hosts Tanzania going through from the group.
