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The Digest:

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has reinstated Ademola Lookman to Nigeria's starting eleven for today's decisive World Cup playoff against Gabon, marking the forward's return after serving a suspension. Lookman will resume his role supporting Victor Osimhen in Chelle's preferred 4-4-2 formation, bringing renewed attacking threat to Nigeria's quest for World Cup qualification.

Key Points:
  • Ademola Lookman returns to the Super Eagles starting lineup against Gabon.
  • The Atlanta forward missed Nigeria's previous match due to suspension.
  • He will play behind Victor Osimhen in Chelle's 4-4-2 formation.
  • Lookman recently scored his first goal against AC Milan.
  • Samuel Chukwueze and Jerome Akor are also in contention to start.
  • Chukwueze provided two assists before injury in the Benin match.
  • Akor scored on his full international debut against Lesotho.
As the World Cup storm intensifies, Lookman's return adds crucial firepower to Nigeria's attack in their must-win encounter against the Panthers.

Sources: Score Nigeria