Unity Cup: Chelle Unveils Super Eagles Lineup For Zimbabwe Clash
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Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named his starting XI for the Super Eagles’ opening match of the 2026 Unity Cup against Zimbabwe later today, May 26.
The Super Eagles will begin the defence of their Unity Cup title at The Valley in Charlton, London, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30pm.
Chelle has opted for a blend of experience and fresh faces as the Super Eagles of Nigeria target a place in the final of the four-nation competition.
Maduka Okonkwo starts in goal behind a defensive line made up of Oputa, Igboke, Abdullahi and Ogbuderati. Nwaiwu, Azeez Beloso and Nnadi are expected to anchor the midfield, while Moffic, Tijani and Otele lead the attack against the Warriors of Zimbabwe.
The Nigerian bench includes Uzoho, Atata, Oyedokun, Adeoye, Elias, Durosinmi, Oseni and Ayobami, giving Chelle several options should the game become difficult.
Victory for Nigeria would send the Super Eagles into the final, where they will face either Jamaica or India. The losers of both semi-final fixtures will compete in the third-place playoff on Saturday.
The Unity Cup, staged in London, runs from May 26 to May 30 and features Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Jamaica and India.
Nigeria head into the clash looking to maintain their dominance in the competition and hand Chelle a second successive Unity Cup title as Super Eagles coach.
Nigeria Starting XI: Okonkwo, Oputa, Igboke, Abdullahi, Ogbuderati, Nwaiwu, Azeez Beloso, Nnadi, Moffic, Tijani, Otele.
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