BREAKING: Finidi Names Super Eagles Starting XI to Take on South Africa, Turns to Towering Strike

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering sports and football worldwide. Uyo, Akwa Ibom state - Coach Finidi George has left out the German Bundesliga's Rookie of the Season, Victor Boniface, in his Super Eagles' starting line-up for the South Africa match.

  • Experience midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, will lead the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they file out to battle the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their 2026 world cup qualifier match
  • Legit.ng reports that the team will feature Stanley Nwabali in goal, with Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Benjamin Tanimu, and Bright Osayi-Samuel fortifying the defence
  • Tall striker, Paul Onuachu, will lead the attack and will be supported by Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering sports and football worldwide.

Uyo, Akwa Ibom state - Coach Finidi George has left out the German Bundesliga's Rookie of the Season, Victor Boniface, in his Super Eagles' starting line-up for the South Africa match.

The new Super Eagles manager opted for 6ft 7inches Turkey-based striker, Paul Onuachu in attack.

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Also, returning Wilfred Ndidi starts and captains the side.

With a talented bench ready to step in, the Super Eagles are poised to deliver a compelling performance, aiming to secure a crucial victory on their road to world cup qualification.

Check out the starting line-up as officially shared on the Super Eagles' X (formerly Twitter) page.

Nigeria vs South Africa: Super Eagles' starting XI

Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali

Defender: Semi Ajayi

Defender: Calvin Bassey

Defender: Benjamin Tanimu

Defender: Bright Osayi-Samuel

Midfielder: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Midfielder: Alex Iwobi

Midfielder: Wilfred Ndidi (Captain)

Forward: Kelechi Iheanacho

Forward: Ademola Lookman

Striker: Paul Onuachu

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Legit.ng earlier reported that as his side takes on the Super Eagles in a world cup qualifier on Friday night, June 7, South Africa head coach Hugo Broos said Ademola Lookman is Nigeria's "dangerman".

During the pre-match press conference held at Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Broos said his team will not man-mark Lookman.

The former Cameroon trainer did not mention Victor Boniface, the Bayer Leverkusen star, as Nigeria's dangerman.

Source: Legit.ng

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