Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made three changes to the team that started the 1-0 win over Rwanda for today’s world cup qualifiers game against South Africa, Owngoalnigeria.com reports.
Chelle dropped left back Bruno Onyemaechi and brought back captain William Troost-Ekong who will pair with the new kid on the block Benjamin Fredrick.
In the midfield Frank Onyeka dropped out for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru while Cyriel Dessers who replaced the injured Victor Osimhen against Rwanda starts as the main striker.
The team will play in the coach’s preferred diamond 4-4-2 formation from the start.
Goalkeeper: Stanley Nwabali
Defenders: Ola Aina, Benjamin Fredrick, William Troot-Ekong, Calvin Bassey
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Alex Iwobi
Forwards: Cyriel Dessers, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman
