Nigeria Vs Benin Republic: Boniface Leads Attack, Lookman, Chukwueze Start

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface will lead Super Eagles’ attack in tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.

Boniface was picked ahead of the duo of Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi.

The striker will be supported in attack by wingers Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze.

Captain William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi will occupy the three-man central defence.

Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi will feature as wing-backs.

Wilfred Ndidi, who plays for Premier League club Leicester City and Alex Iwobi will take charge of the midfield.

Super Eagles X1 Vs Benin Republic

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William Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey

Aina, Ndidi, Iwobi, Onyemaechi