Alex Iwobi to Captain Super Eagles Against Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 Qualifier

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi will captain the Super Eagles in tonight’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea‑Bissau, with regular captain Wilfred Ndidi starting from the bench, according to SCORENigeria. The match kicks off at 5:00 pm Nigerian time at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau, coming after Nigeria’s hard‑fought 2‑1 victory over Madagascar in the opening qualifier last Friday. Iwobi’s appearance against Madagascar marked his 102nd cap for Nigeria, making him the nation’s most‑capped active player and placing him in the elite 100‑cap club alongside Moses Simon, Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo and Ahmed Musa. Coach Finidi George is expected to use Iwobi to lead a reorganised midfield as the Eagles look to build momentum toward securing a place at the 2027 AFCON tournament in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. This captaincy test highlights the squad’s leadership depth and offers a chance to see how the team responds when the usual skipper rests. Will Iwobi’s leadership on the pitch translate into a win that strengthens Nigeria’s qualifying position and boosts confidence for the remaining matches?

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