Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has picked the three players that will anchor the midfield for the senior national team of Nigeria in today’s friendly game against Russia, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
Chelle is without all of his preferred option in midfield for the game due to various reasons, forcing him to field a midfield trio consistent of two debutants.
Fulham’s 20 year old Chibuzo Nwoko will play alongside Stephen Michael of Danish side Vendsyssel with Bursaspor talisman Kelechi Iheanacho playing in role just behind the main striker.
None of the players mentioned plays in a top flight league, but Chelle is confident that they can hold their own against the Russians, especially with his back four of Benjamin Fredrick, Emmanuel Fernandez, Isaac James and Abdullahi Bewene.
In attack the trio of captain Moses Simon, Adams Akor and Umar Abdullahi will lead the line from the start. Although the coach is expected to also give a run out to lanky forward Abubakar Umar who has also impressed in training.
First choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will continue in goal, despite the presence of Michael Atata of Ikorodu City and Samuel James of Finnish side SJK.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
