Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has settled for the duo that will lead the team’s two man attack on Friday against Madagascar in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The team will be without top striker Victor Osimhen who is injured, meaning the coach will have to pick one among the quartet of Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare, Taiwo Awoniyi and George Ilenikhena.
Yesterday the team had their first training session, and it’s clear that the coach has already picked his preferred duo in his favourite two man attack, playing the 4-4-2 system.
Barring a late change of mind Adams will pair Ilenikhena in attack, with George playing behind Adams who will operate as the main striker.
The idea of the coach is to keep George in positions where he can have a clear sight at goal, which will give him the opportunity to use his ferocious ball striking abilities to trouble the opponent.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
