{"id":17064,"date":"2026-11-13T15:30:50","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T15:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/nigeria-xi-vs-tanzania-lookman-akor-lead-super-eagles-attack\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T15:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T15:30:50","slug":"nigeria-xi-vs-tanzania-lookman-akor-lead-super-eagles-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/nigeria-xi-vs-tanzania-lookman-akor-lead-super-eagles-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria XI vs Tanzania: Lookman, Akor lead Super Eagles attack"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Nigeria<\/p>\n

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defender Calvin Bassey and forward Ademola Lookman are among the players expected to feature in Nigeria\u2019s starting line-up for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania.<\/p>\n

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The proposed line-up also includes Benjamin Fredrick, Ola Aina, Abdullahi Bewene, Wilfred Ndidi, Alhassan Yusuf, Tochukwu Nnadi, Alex Iwobi and Akor Adams.<\/p>\n

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Nigeria\u2019s expected starting XI vs Tanzania<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. Stanley Nwabali<\/li>\n
  2. Calvin Bassey<\/li>\n
  3. Benjamin Fredrick<\/li>\n
  4. Ola Aina<\/li>\n
  5. Abdullahi Bewene<\/li>\n
  6. Wilfred Ndidi<\/li>\n
  7. Alhassan Yusuf<\/li>\n
  8. Tochukwu Nnadi<\/li>\n
  9. Alex Iwobi<\/li>\n
  10. Ademola Lookman<\/li>\n
  11. Akor Adams<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Head coach \u00c9ric Chelle will be looking to guide Nigeria to victory as the three-time African champions seek to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the tournament.<\/p>\n

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    Nigeria head into the encounter under pressure following their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in September, having previously opened their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar.<\/p>\n

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    The Super Eagles currently occupy second place in Group L with three points, while Guinea-Bissau lead with seven points. Tanzania have two points but are already assured of a place at the 2027 tournament as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda.<\/p>\n

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    Nigeria will be without star striker Victor Osimhen, who is sidelined by a knee injury, leaving Lookman and Adams among the attacking options expected to shoulder the responsibility.<\/p>\n

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    Chelle will be keen to secure maximum points against Tanzania as Nigeria continue their qualification campaign. The return fixture is scheduled for November 17 in Zanzibar.<\/p>\n

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