JUST IN: Ekong Returns To Starting Lineup For Nigeria Vs South Africa Showdown

Captain William Troost-Ekong was named in Nigeria’s starting lineup for the crunch 2026 World Cup qualifiers with South Africa after he was omitted from the team that started in the lone goal win over Rwanda over the weekend.

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, instead, named a twenty-year-old Benjamin Frederick in his stead.

Frederick, himself, also retained his place in the starting team.

However, against the Bafana Bafana, Chelle decided to go with the experienced defender for the must-win clash in Bloemfontein.

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Dele Bashiru and Cyriel Dessers were handed a starting berth for the match. Both players came on as substitutes in the defeat of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.