Cyriel Dessers has been listed to lead the Super Eagles attack in the absence of the injured Victor Osimhen, while captain William Ekong and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru return to the starting XI.
Our lineup to face South Africa 🇿🇦
🔄 3 changes from coach Chelle
©️ Troost-Ekong leads as captain
🪄 Iwobi runs the midfield
🎯 Dessers spearheads the attack
Time to get the job done, Eagles! 👊🏾#SoarSuperEagles #Naija4theWin pic.twitter.com/j7zNxIKF6E— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) September 9, 2025
Match winner against Rwanda Saturday in Uyo Tolu Arokodare will again start from the bench.
Bruno Onyemaechi has also been dropped to the bench after he started at the weekend.
Super Eagles Starting XI vs South Africa:
Nwabali- Benjamin Fredrick, Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, Ekong (Captain) – Ndidi, Moses Simon, Iwobi, Dele-Bashiru – Lookman, Dessers
