World Cup qualifiers: Ekong benched as Osimhen, Lookman spearhead Eagles attack against Rwanda
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 6/09/2025
In a surprising tactical decision, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has benched captain Willian Troost-Ekong for Nigeria’s critical 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The 32-year-old defender, who was the first player to arrive at camp for the double-header, is replaced by 20-year-old Benjamin Fredrick. This marks only the second appearance for the national team for the FCV Dender EH defender, who will now partner Calvin Bassey in the heart of the Eagles’ defense. According to the team list seen by TheCable, in Troost-Ekong’s absence, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will lead the team (…)
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