Super Eagles vs Tanzania: Pick Chelle’s starting XI in 5 minutes

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria return to action tomorrow when they host Tanzania in a crucial 2027 AFCON qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

After losing 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in their previous qualifier, the three-time African Champions need a convincing response to get their campaign back on track. Eric Chelle must find the right balance between defensive stability, midfield control and attacking intensity.

The Franco-Malian tactician named a 24-man squad for the double-header, but several selection decisions remain open. Victor Osimhen is unavailable after knee surgery, while Maduka Okoye, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika and Kelechi Iheanacho are notable omissions.

There are also opportunities for players like Tolu Arokodare, Moses Usor and Tochukwu Nnadi to make their case for starting places.

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Super Eagles. Photo by Icon Sport

Pick your Super Eagles XI vs Tanzania

Select your preferred starting XI below and build the team you believe can secure another three points against the Taifa Stars.

Once your team is complete, compare your choices and see how other Super Eagles fans would line up the team.

Nigeria vs Tanzania
Nigeria vs Tanzania. Copyright: Imagoxshengolpixsx

The Super Eagles are currently second in Group L after sealing a 2-1 win over Madagascar in Uyo back in September, before suffering a 0-3 loss to Guinea-Bissau.

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Adefulu Adefolahan Guerreiro is a sports writer covering Nigeria, with seven years in sports media and a Reuters Digital Journalism certification. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he takes a stats-led approach to football odds and analysis, with work published on Correctscore Today, PureFootball UK and Royalsportz.