Super Eagles face Lesotho on Wednesday and Peseiro will aim to field his strongest team
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Lesotho in their first match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with coach Jose Peseiro aiming to get off to a strong start, Soccer reports.
Peseiro invited 23 players for this match, but several absentees were notable, with Osimhen having to miss this match due to an injury sustained during the previous suspension. It was.
Additionally, in the goalkeeping department, local goalkeepers Olorunleke Ojo and ObasogieFrancis Uzoho Be competitive. He replaces Maduka Okoye and Adebayo Adeleye.
In consideration of these circumstances, Pesillo plans to adopt a slightly different lineup than before.
Super Eagles Predicted XI
Uzoho is in pole position to represent Nigeria, but something very serious will happen to him before Wednesday’s match. Obasogie and Ojo must stay on the sidelines.
Defensively, the centre-back partnership of Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi is sufficient. Ajayi has received a lot of playing time since Peseiro took over and could very well return to his Eagles team.
Due to Bruno Onyemaechi’s injury, Jamil Collins is expected to start at left-back. Ola Aina will then play on the right side of the Nigerian defence.
In the absence of Wilfred Ndidi, Rafael Onyedika will start in midfield, supported by Frank Onyedika.
Fulham star Alex Iwobi will be a creative link in midfield, looking to create space for the Lesotho defense with his passes.
Ademola Lookman is expected to start the attack from the left, while Samuel Chukwueze is expected to start from the right. Victor Boniface will lead the attack and make sure not to miss Osimhen.
Rwanda has already played a goalless draw with Zimbabwe, so if Nigeria wins easily, it will move to the top of qualifying Group C.