Misfiring Super Eagles’ striker, Odion Ighalo, has been dropped to the bench as they file out against the Red Lions of Luxembourg on Tuesday (today).
Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho and Brown Ideye are however picked ahead of Ighalo for today’s tie.
Iheanacho, who sealed victory for the Super Eagles against Mali on Saturday, makes his second start in the colours of the three-time African champions since making his debut.
Chippa FC of South Africa goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, will be in goal, while Kenneth Omeruo, William Troost-Ekong, Musa Mohammed and Elderson Echiejile provide him cover.
Nigeria’s midfield would be marshaled by stand-in skipper, Ogenyi Onazi.
The Lazio man would be joined by Shehu Abdullahi, Umar Aminu and Arsenal whizkid, Alex Iwobi.
On the bench for the Nigerian side are Carl Ikeme, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Leon Balogun, Babatunde Michael, Odion Ighalo, Moses Simon Ogbenekaro Etebo, Kingsley Madu, Lawal and Winifried Ndidi.
The tie is slated for 6pm Nigerian time.
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