Lookman, Boniface lead Eagles against Libya

ByOkiki Adeduyite October 11, 2024

The Super Eagles will rely on Victor Boniface, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon in their attack against Libya in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, following the injury of Victor Osimhen.

Lookman and Boniface featured prominently in the Eagles’ last two matches against the Benin Republic in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and Rwanda in Kigali.

Simon, who came off the bench in both matches, will start in place of Samuel Chukwueze.

Stanley Nwabali will continue as the goalkeeper, with Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Calvin Bassey forming the defensive line.

In midfield, coach Austin Eguavoen has opted for Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Alex Iwobi to anchor the midfield for the three-time African champions.

Below is the lineup:

23. NWABALI (GK)

5. EKONG (C)

2. AINA

13. ONYEMAECHI

21. BASSEY

4. NDIDI

8. ONYEKA

17. IWOBI

15. SIMON

7. LOOKMAN

22. BONIFACE

SUBSTITUTES
1. OKOYE (GK)

16. OBASOGIE

3. TANIMU

20. ONYEDIKA

10. DELE-BASHIRU II. CHUKWUEZE

9. EJIKE

18. YUSUF

14. IHEANACHO

12. OSAYI-SAMUEL

19. AWONIYI

6. AJAYI

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