The coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has decided against fielding two players who are observing the Ramadan Fast on the same flank, and according to reports reaching Owngoalnigeria.com has decided to drop Ahmed Musa from his starting line up in favour of Moses Simon.
Rohr made the call to help the team maintain their energy level on the right flank as starting Musa on the right with Shehu Abdullahi as right back means playing two players who are observing the Ramadan fast on the same flank.
Gent Moses Simon will now play in a three man attack alongside Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi in a 4-3-3 formation.
Line Up:
Daniel Akpeyi
Shehu Abdullahi
Elderson Echiejile
William Troost-Ekong
Chidozie Awaziem
Ogenyi Onazi
Wilfred Ndidi
Oghenekaro Etebo
Moses Simon
Alex Iwobi
Kelechi Iheanacho
Osas Mahawi