Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face the Ghana Black Stars in London with a refreshed lineup under coach Eric Chelle, and some big names are missing. The Unity Cup opener is more than a friendly; it’s a pressure test for Chelle’s rebuild.
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
- Kick-off: 7:45 pm Nigerian time, Wednesday
- New XI: Nwabali, Ndidi, Dessers, Chukwueze, Tella expected to start
- Notable Absentees: Osimhen, Lookman, Iwobi not in the squad
- Formation: Chelle expected to deploy a 4-4-2 diamond setup
This isn’t just another match. With a historic rivalry on the line and Chelle still trying to win over fans, this clash feels like a referendum on Nigeria’s football direction. His picks, including fringe players like Papa Daniel, could either inspire confidence or invite criticism. Ghana, with its point to prove, won’t make it easy.
Expect a scrappy, emotional game fuelled by pride and pressure. Can this makeshift Super Eagles squad silence critics and outplay the Black Stars? If they do, the final against Jamaica could feel like less of a test. But for now, all eyes are on Wednesday night in London.
