Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Retains Starting XI for Zimbabwe Clash

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has named an unchanged starting lineup for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening. Chelle, who oversaw his first match in charge against Rwanda last Friday, has opted to maintain the same squad that secured a 2-0 victory, with Victor Osimhen netting a brace to revive Nigeria’s qualification hopes. The Super Eagles will once again rely on the attacking quartet of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, and Samuel Chukwueze to lead the charge upfront. In midfield, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi retain their spots, while Stanley Nwabali continues as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper. Defensively, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, and captain William Troost-Ekong will marshal the backline as Nigeria seeks another crucial win. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 PM (WAT). Super Eagles Starting XI vs Zimbabwe: Goalkeeper: Nwabali Defenders: Aina, Troost-Ekong (C), Bassey, Osayi-Samuel Midfielders: Ndidi, Iwobi Forwards: Chukwueze, Simon, Lookman, Osimhen