Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu will make his first start for Nigeria tomorrow after making his debut as a substitute in the 2-1 win over Iran at the ongoing four team invitational tournament in Turkey, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Nwaiwu played for over twenty minutes on Thursday and made a good impression on head coach Eric Chelle, who drafted him in as a replacement for the injured Calvin Bassey.
He is now set to start against Jordan tomorrow with Semi Ajayi returning to his base in England, with what camp sources say is a knock that led to his substitution against Iran.
Although Chelle is mindful of the fact that some newly invited players need to be assessed, he has however made it clear that he will put forward a very good team that can get the job done against Jordan.
In goal, Maduka Okoye is expected to be rested with one of either Adebayo Adeleye or Francis Uzoho starting. Zaidu Sanusi will start at left back with Bruno Onyemaechi who started in the first game rested.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi is also not in contention to play tomorrow, opening the door for Raphael Onyedika or Frank Onyeka to be in the starting lineup.
The duo of Moses Simon and Jerome Akor who were on the score sheet against Iran, will also be given a rest with Paul Onuachu and Chidera Ejuke lined up as their respective replacement.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
