Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro has lined up the Super Eagles in an all attacking 4-4-2 formation against Sao Tome and Principe, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
The coach who is a strong advocate of the 4-3-3 formation this time around has decided to vary his approach against the whipping boys of the group. In the reverse tie Nigeria hammered the visitors 10-0.
Leading the charge for goals is the duo of Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi which Kelechi Iheanacho just behind them. Cover will be provided by a double pivot of Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyedika.
The back line will see Francis Uzoho in goal taking his number one spot from Adebayo Adeleke, who kept goal in his absence due to suspension. Ola Aina returns at right back , Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi as the centre back while Bruno Onyemaechi gets his debut at left back.
Uzoho – Aina, Semi , Bassey, Bruno – Onyeka, Ndidi- Iheanacho, Awoniyi, Osimhen. Lookman.
Ade Emmanuel
