Sports News of Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Source: www.mynigeria.com
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named his starting line-up for the Super Eagles’ crucial semi-final clash against hosts Morocco.
The Malian tactician made just one change to the team that defeated Algeria in the quarter-final.
Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika comes in for the suspended Wilfred Ndidi.
The Super Eagles captain is serving a one-match ban after picking up bookings in Nigeria’s last two games against Mozambique and Algeria.
Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal, behind a back four of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaechi.
Onyedika will line up alongside Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi in midfield.
The attacking trio of Akor Adams, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen will lead the line.
Super Eagles XI vs Morocco
Nwabali
Osayi-Samuel
Ajayi
Bassey
Onyemaechi
Onyedika
Onyeka
Iwobi
Lookman
Akor
Osimhen