The senior national team of Nigeria had their first full training session ahead of their campaign at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Interim coach of the team Austine Eguavoen had the players play against each other in a practice match which was tactical as attackers are allowed to aim for goal once they go behind.
In the practice game, one of the team wore red training bibs while the other team trainied in the team’s green training vest. Eguavoen supervised the session, below is how they lined up for the one hour practice game.
Assistant coach of the team Joseph Yobo took part in the session pairing Chidozie Awaziem in central defence for the team in red training bibs.
Daniel Akpeyi ( Francis Uzoho), Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi, Peter Olayinka, Olisa Ndah, Henry Onyekuru, Sadiq Umar, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke, Joseph Yobo
Maduka Okoye (John Noble), Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, William Troost Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Nwakali, Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kenneth Omeruo, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka.
