The starting lineup for the senior national team of Nigeria for today’s pre Africa Cup of Nations friendly game against Egypt has been made known by head coach of the team Eric Chelle, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Chelle stuck with first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with the quartet of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi, Igho Ogbu and Chidozie Awaziem playing as the back four. Awaziem will wears the captain armband for the game.
The midfield will be anchored by Frank Onyeka who will be supported by the duo of Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Ebenezer Akinsamiro will play in the role just behind the main striker in Paul Onuachu.
Chidera Ejuke completes the starting lineup with Chelle expected to make wholesome changes in the second half of the game, after both teams agreed to have more than the number of substitutes which is five as permitted by FIFA.
23. NWABALI
2. OSAYI
3. SANUSI
5. OGBU
8. ONYEKA
10. DELE-BASHIRU
18. NWADIKE
19. ONACHU
20. AWAZIEM (C)
24. EJUKE
26. AKINSANMIRO
