Coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has revealed his lineup for the Super Eagles of Nigeria AFCON 2019 third place match against Tunisia, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
The coach handed debut to third choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho while Ola Aina comes in at right full back as replacement for Chidozie Awaziem who is suspended following two bookings.
In other areas the coach maintained same players who started the semi-final 1-2 loss to Algeria but Victor Osimhen will make his debut in the game according to the coach during his briefing with the players earlier today.
Leon Balogun will also get some game time during the course of the game as he is lined up for a substitute appearance as a possible replacement for one of the central defenders if all goes according to plan.
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Ola Aina
3. Jamilu Collins
4. Wilfred Ndidi
5. William Troost-Ekong
6. Kenneth Omeruo
7. Ahmed Musa
8. Alex Iwobi
9. Odion Ighalo
10. Oghenekaro Etebo
11. Samuel Chukwueze