AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Nigeria’s official line-up against Tanzania

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has officially announced the starting XI to face Tanzania in today’s third round of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The match will take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, with kickoff scheduled for 5 pm.

Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal, with Calvin Bassey, Benjamin Frederick and Ola Aina featuring in defence. Abdullahi Buwene completes the backline, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams lead the attack.

The Super Eagles will be hoping to bounce back after matchday two's shocking 3-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau. The result put the Super Eagles' hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in their hands, with only one team from Group L set to qualify alongside co-host Tanzania.

Meanwhile, Tanzania has picked up only one point from their opening two matches but has qualified automatically for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as the tournament co-host.

Nigeria's official line-up for the Tanzania match

Nigeria Starting XI: Stanley Nwabali; Calvin Bassey, Benjamin Frederick, Ola Aina, Abdullahi Buwene; Wilfred Ndidi (c), Alhassan Yusuf, Alex Iwobi, Tochukwu Nnadi; Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams.

Substitutes: Francis Uzoho, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Tijani Samson, Tolu Arokodare, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Moses Usor, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Moses Simon, Arthur Okonkwo, and Taiwo Awoniyi.