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Nigeria XI vs Guinea-Bissau: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for AFCON qualifier

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Ferridge, A. (2026, September 28). Nigeria XI vs Guinea-Bissau: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for AFCON qualifier. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/nigeria-xi-vs-guineabissau-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-afcon-qualifier-b1298720.html

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The article discusses potential lineup changes for Nigeria's upcoming match against Guinea-Bissau in a qualifier match due to injuries and fatigue. George Ilenikhena and Akor Adams missed training and are uncertain to play. Coach Eric Chelle has several substitutes who could start, including Taiwo Awoniyi and Moses Usor. The midfield pairing of Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi is expected to remain unchanged. There are doubts about the defensive lineup with Ola Aina playing nearly 90 minutes in the previous match, potentially leading to Bright Osayi-Samuel getting a start. The game will take place at Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro on September 29 at 5pm BST.

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On November 16, Eric Chelle named his lineup for Nigeria's upcoming match against Guinea-Bissau in the AFCON qualifier. Despite concerns over the fitness of key forwards George Ilenikhena and Akor Adams who missed Sunday’s training, Adams managed to start while Ilenikhena was listed on the bench. Victor Osimhen, a central striker, is still out due to injury, leading Coach Chelle to opt for Taiwo Awoniyi from Coventry as the starting striker.

The midfield remains solid with Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi retaining their spots but are joined by Frank Onyeka. Moses Usor, who scored off the bench in the previous match against Madagascar, had to settle for a place on the bench once again, failing to displace Samuel Chukwueze.

Chelle decided to rotate his defense following the full 90-minute matches played by most defenders against Madagascar. Ola Aina, who played 87 minutes in that game, is retained while Bright Osayi-Samuel from Birmingham City is brought in as a fresh face in the backline.

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Goalscorer George Ilenikhena and Akor Adams both missed training on Sunday, sparking concerns as to whether they will be involved in Bissau. asserted

they → miss → Bissau

Neither man had completed the match against Madagascar, with Adams completing just over an hour and Ilenikhena managing 69 minutes before being withdrawn. asserted

Ilenikhena → complete → minutes

Fortunately for Eric Chelle, though, it is a position in which his Super Eagles have plenty of depth. asserted

Eagles → have → depth

Coventry’s Taiwo Awoniyi came off the bench against Madagascar and will be keen to start here, as did Tolu Arokodare, on loan at Ajax from Wolves. asserted

Arokodare → come → Wolves

Moses Usor is in line for a promotion to the starting lineup after scoring off the bench last time out, but the LASK forward has a tall task on his hands if he is to unseat Samuel Chukwueze. Read More asserted

he → score → More

The midfield core of Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi should hold, with Ademola Lookman on the right flank. asserted

core → hold → flank

Arthur Okonkwo’s wait for a Nigeria debut is ongoing after he was left on the bench in Uyo, with Stanley Nwabili preferred. asserted

Nwabili → leave → Uyo

The Chippa United veteran should keep his place. asserted

veteran → keep → place

Chelle may be tempted to rotate his defence after all bar one of the back four completed 90 minutes against Madagascar. uncertain

one → tempt → Madagascar

The exception, Ola Aina, still put in 87 minutes. asserted

exception → put → minutes

Birmingham City’s Bright Osayi-Samuel, then, may be called on to refresh the back line here. uncertain

Samuel → call → line

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