Super Eagles Coach Drops Ekong, Names Starting XI for Crucial 2026 WCQ vs Rwanda
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match, Super Eagles' coach, Eric Chelle, dropped defender Ekong and announced the starting lineup against Rwanda. Nigeria faces a crucial match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, trailing South Africa and Benin Republic in Group C.
Despite Ekong's omission, Chelle named Osimhen to lead the attack. The Super Eagles aim to secure a victory to close the gap on the group leaders.
Ekong's defensive lapse in a previous game led to his exclusion. The match is significant for Nigeria's World Cup qualification hopes.
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