AFCON 2027Q: Iwobi to captain Super Eagles against Guinea-Bissau

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi volition skipper the Super Eagles successful tonight’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday 2 clash against Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus.

According to SCORENigeria, regular skipper Wilfred Ndidi volition commencement the brushwood from the bench.

Iwobi is expected to pb a reorganised midfield arsenic the Super Eagles look to physique connected their hard-fought 2-1 triumph implicit Madagascar successful their opening qualifier past Friday.

The 30-year-old is presently Nigeria’s most-capped progressive subordinate and made his 102nd quality for the three-time African champions against Madagascar.

Iwobi is present portion of the Super Eagles’ 100-cap club, alongside Moses Simon, Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo and Ahmed Musa.

The encounter, scheduled for the September 24 Stadium successful Bissau, volition footwear disconnected astatine 5.00pm Nigerian time.

AFCON 2027Q: Iwobi to skipper Super Eagles against Guinea-Bissau