Nigeria National Football Team Lineup vs Guinea Bissau OUT: Why NO Victor Osimhen For Crucial AFCON Qualifier

Head coach Éric Chelle has confirmed the Nigeria Lineup today ahead of the AFCON qualifiers clash against minnows Guinea Bissau, with the Super Eagles naming a strong side featuring experienced campaigners with some notable absentees. The former African Cup of Nations champions will be keen to see a smooth campaign, as they look to end a 14-year wait for a title. The Nigeria national football team vs Guinea Bissau Lineup has a couple of big names missing, which could have some bearing on how the two teams approach the upcoming contest.

One of the biggest talking points is the absence of superstar striker Victor Osimhen, who picked up a a groin and muscle strain injury on September 4, 2026, while playing for Galatasaray against İstanbul Başakşehir. The former Napoli attacker would have been a game changer for the Super Eagles against Guinea Bissau. The 27-year-old Nigerian has scored six goals and created two assists in four games this term.

Nigeria National Football Team Lineup vs Guinea Bissau (Formation: 4-4-2)

• GK: Stanley Nwabili
• DEF: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi
• MID: Frank Onyeka, Wilfried Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman
• FWD: Taiwo Awoniyi, Akor Adams

The Super Eagles' lineup for the contest highlights a blend of defensive experience and attacking pace, with Wilfried Ndidi expected to wield the captain's armband as he is fit and looking to lead the men against Guinea Bissau. The game could see the former Leicester City star looking to pull the strings and ensure defensive solidity. The midfield of Frank Onyeka, Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman is experienced and will be responsible for scoring the goals and creating the chances for coach Chelle on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau lineups suggest an intriguing tactical battle between the two coaches, with the two strikers Taiwo Awoniyi and Akor Adams likely to be leading the line in the absence of Osimhen. For fans wondering is Victor Osimhen playing today in the Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau clash, the answer is unfortunately no.