Hat-trick hero, Chisom Chikatara. would start from the bench as the home Eagles file out for their final group game against the Syli Stars of Guinea on Tuesday (today) at the ongoing African Nations Championship in Rwanda.
Camp sources hinted that the Abia Warriors forward, who has been training separately since the game against Tunisia, failed a late fitness test ahead of today’s game in Rubavu.
Sunshine Stars forward, Tunde Adeniji, takes his place and would joined by Osas Okoro and Prince Aggreh in the attack, while the midfield would be marshaled by Paul Onobi, Usman Mohammed and Ifeanyi Matthew.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa kept his place in goal and would be provided cover by Austin Oboroakpo, Chima Akas Jamiu Alimi and E. Matthew.
With four points in their kitty, Nigeria requires a draw to sail into the quarterfinals of the competition.
The tie kicks off at 3pm Nigerian time.
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