•Victor Osimhen
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, fielded hitman Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali, and midfielder Alex Iwobi in Nigeria’s lineup against Tanzania in a Group C clash at the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Nwabali was in doubt ahead of the tournament after struggling with injuries, but the Chippa United man has recovered in good time for the game.
Osimhen, Nigeria’s topman, spearhead, the team’s attack, reports Channels TV.
The Galatasaray man is being supported in the attack by Akor Adams, while Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman are on both flanks for the Super Eagles.
In defence, Calvin Bassey pairs with Calvin Bassey. Zaidu Sanusi and Bright Osayi-Samuel are in the left and right full-back positions, respectively.
Fulham’s Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi will be pulling strings in midfield. The game began by 6:30 pm (Nigeria/WAT) today, Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Nigeria’s Starting XI vs Tanzania:
Stanley Nwabali, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi; Wilfred Ndidi (C), Alex Iwobi; Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen.
