May 14, 2026

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria VS Zambia – Starting Lineup

By Farouk Mohammed

The starting line up of the Super Eagles of Nigeria has been released ahead of the crunch world cup qualifier against the Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio stadium, Uyo.

Ikechukwu Ezenwa keeps his place between the sticks, while Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong, Abdullahi Shehu and Elderson Echiejile form a four-man defence.

Wilfred Ndidi partners Mikel Obi and Ogenyi Onazi in the middle of the pack.

Odion Ighalo leads the theree man attack with Victor Moses and Simon Mose.

The match is billed to start for 5pm Nigerian time.

Nigeria only need a win to secure the world cup ticket to the mundial tat will be held in Russia.

See Starting Lineup Below:

Nigeria XI:

GK: Ezenwa

DF: Shehu, Balogun, Troost, Elderson

MDF: Onazi, Mikel (c), Ndidi

FWD: Simon, Ighalo, Moses

Zambia XI: K Mweene, S Silwimba, F Kapumbu, Z Tembo, S Sunzu, K Mtonga, A Mulenga, E Mwepu, C Lungu, A Ngonga, F Sakala.

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