Osimhen starts, Nwabali returns as Chelle picks Super Eagles XI vs Mozambique
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named his starting lineup for tonight's AFCON 2025 Round of 16 clash against Mozambique's Mambas. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali returns after being rested for the final group game against Uganda. Chelle sticks with his trusted backline of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, and Bruno Onyemaechi.
In midfield, captain Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Alex Iwobi all return to the starting XI. The attack features Ademola Lookman, Adams Akor, and Victor Osimhen leading the line.
FULL STARTING XI: Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Bassey, Onyemaechi; Ndidi, Onyeka, Iwobi; Lookman, Akor, Osimhen.
The match kicks off tonight with the winner advancing to the quarter-finals. Mozambique will be without their key duo, ruled out due to injury ahead of this fixture. The Super Eagles are looking to bounce back after mixed group stage performances.