Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his starting lineup for the crucial encounter against South Africa in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Captain William Troost-Ekong returns to the starting lineup and will pair with Calvin Bassey and Benjamin Fredrick in a back three.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Ola Aina will operate as wing-backs, while Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi take charge of the central midfield.

Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon will feature on the wings, with Cyriel Dessers leading the attack for Chelle’s side.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 p.m. local time at the Free State Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.

Super Eagles Starting XI:

Stanley Nwabali; Ola Aina, Wilfred Ndidi, William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Benjamin Fredrick, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi, Cyriel Dessers, Calvin Bassey.

Our lineup to face South Africa 🇿🇦

🔄 3 changes from coach Chelle
©️ Troost-Ekong leads as captain
🪄 Iwobi runs the midfield
🎯 Dessers spearheads the attack

Time to get the job done, Eagles! 👊🏾#SoarSuperEagles #Naija4theWin pic.twitter.com/j7zNxIKF6E

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) September 9, 2025