Super Eagles starting XI: Onuachu out, Moffi in as Boniface warms bench again

Finidi George has unveiled his starting lineup for the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic.

The 53-year-old made three changes to the team that started in the 1-1 draw against South Africa last Friday.

Paul Onuachu, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have been replaced by Raphael Onyedika, Samuel Chukwueze, and Terem Moffi.

Surprisingly, Victor Boniface has been given a bench role again.

Check out the starting XI against Benin Republic in a 4-3-3 formation:

- Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
- Defenders: Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Taminu, Bright Osayi
- Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Captain), Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi
- Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Terem Moffi, Samuel Chukwueze

The game will kick off at 5:00 pm Nigerian time.

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🪨 Semi and Bassey in the centre of defense
⚡️ Onyedika in the midfield
🙌🏽 Chukwueze and Moffi join the attack #SoarSuperEagles #BENNGA pic.twitter.com/OyXKip1QT6

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) June 10, 2024