2026 WCQ: Iheanacho new captain, Boniface, Awoniyi lead Eagles’ attack vs Lesotho

<p>Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho will lead the Super Eagles out in today’s clash against Lesotho.</p>, <p>Head coach, Jose Peseiro opted for Iheanacho in the absence of the regular captain, Ahmed Musa and assistant captain, William Troost-EKong.</p>, <p>Peseiro also stuck with his favourite 4-4-2 formation for the game.</p>, <p>Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho will be behind the sticks while Bright Osayi-Samuel and Jamilu Collins will occupy the right and left-back positions.</p>, <p>England-based duo Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey are the two centre-backs.</p>, <p>Alex Iwobi and Frank Onyeka will feature in midfield, while Ademola Lookman and Iheanacho will operate from the flanks.</p>, <p>Bayer Leverkusen star, Victor Boniface and Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi will lead the team’s attack.</p>, <p>The game slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo will kick-off at 5pm tonight.</p>, <p>Super Eagles Line-up</p>, <p>Uzoho</p>, <p>Osayi-Samuel Ajayi Bassey Collins</p>, <p>Onyeka Iwobi Lookman Iheanacho</p>, <p>Boniface Awoniyi</p>