Nigeria’s Super Eagles face selection doubts for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, with midfielder George Ilenikhena among the players reported as unfit.
Legit.ng reports that Ilenikhena’s fitness issue stems from an illness, and it adds that the ailment also affects parts of head coach Eric Chelle’s team while the squad is in Bissau. Vanguard (Nigeria) likewise lists multiple players as doubtful for the match, naming Ilenikhena along with Tolu Arokodare and Akor Adams. The two reports align on Ilenikhena being a concern, while Vanguard provides a broader list of additional doubtful players.
While both outlets focus on player availability ahead of the fixture, they differ in emphasis: Legit.ng highlights the illness affecting the camp, whereas Vanguard presents a fuller selection-risk list. Both indicate that Nigeria’s final squad decisions depend on late fitness checks.
