The duo of Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze have been listed for this afternoon’s AFCON 2021 tie against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in Benin City.
Spartak Rotterdam of Holland’s Maduka Okoye retained his place in goal and will be provided cover by Kevin Akpoguma, Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong and Zaidu Sanusi.
Nigeria’s midfield will be spear headed by Oghenekaro Etebo and he will be joined by Joe Aribo, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze, while Skipper Ahmed Musa and Victor Osimhen hunt for goals.
Nigeria leads the group with six points from two games.
The substitutes are Daniel Akpeyi, Sebastian Osigwe, Kelechi Iheanacho, Chidera Ejike, Paul Onuachu, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Jamilu Collins, Tyronne Ebuehi, Chidozie Awaziem, Dennis Benaventure Dennis and Abdullahi Shehu.
Today’s tie is slated to kick off at 5pm Nigeria time.