Akor Adams Leads Super Eagles Attack Against Tanzania
Chelle Picks Sevilla Striker Ahead Of Awoniyi, Arokodare As Eagles Seek Crucial Uyo Victory
will lead the Super Eagles attack against Tanzania in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Head coach Eric Chelle has handed the Sevilla striker the starting No. 9 role in the absence of Victor Osimhen, who is recovering from knee surgery, and Samuel Chukwueze, also sidelined following hip surgery.
Akor gets the nod ahead of Taiwo Awoniyi and Tolu Arokodare, who are named among the substitutes.
The striker will be looking to build on his last international appearance, when he scored Nigeria’s 94th-minute equaliser in the 3-3 friendly draw against Russia last month.
Wilfred Ndidi captains the side, with Alex Iwobi, Alhassan Yusuf and Tochukwu Nnadi also named in midfield. Ademola Lookman partners Akor in attack.
Starting XI: Nwabali; Aina, Frederick, Bassey, Bwene; Ndidi (C), Alhassan, Nnadi, Iwobi; Lookman, Akor.
Substitutes: Uzoho, Onyemaechi, Ajayi, Tijani, Arokodare, Dele-Bashiru, Usor, Osayi-Samuel, Nwanu, Simon, Okonkwo, Awoniyi.
Nigeria go into the encounter knowing that victory is important to their bid to qualify for the 2027 AFCON.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm WAT.
