The lineup of the senior national team of Nigeria for their international friendly game against Brazil has been revealed to Owngoalnigeria.com ahead of the 1pm kickoff time of the game.
Coach of the Nigerian team Gernot Rohr made the lineup known to the players after their final training session yesterday and the coach made three changes to the team that started in the 2-2 draw against Ukraine.
While Francis Uzoho keeps his position in goal, Chidozie Awaziem replaces Ola Aina who is missing at rightback as first reported by this portal. The rest of the back four is same as the ones who started the game against Ukraine.
In midfield Oghenekaro Etebo absence means Wilfred Ndidi steps in to pair the duo of Joe Aribo and Alex Iwobi with Iwobi playing in a role just behind the striker while Ndidi is the deepest of the three.
In attack, as first reported by this portal Moses Simon comes in for injured Samuel Kalu and alongside the duo of Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze will lead Nigeria’s charge for goals against Brazil.
Lineup :
1. Francis Uzoho
2. Chidozie Awaziem
3. Jamilu Collins
4. Wilfred Ndidi
5. William Troost-Ekong
6. Semi Ajayi
7. Samuel Chukwueze
8. Alex Iwobi
9. Victor Osimhen
10. Joe Aribo
11. Moses Simon
