Super Eagles gaffer, Stephen Keshi, has named Reading FC of England midfielder, Hope Akpan, Raheem Lawal and Aaron Samuel in the starting line up in Wednesday’s make or mar AFCON 2015 qualifier against Sudan.
Akpan and Samuel are both debutants, while Raheem Lawal had featured on four occasions for the national team after winning his first cap in 2012.
Lille of France goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, will be in goal, while Giodfrey Oboabona, Kenneth Omeruo, Juwon Oshaniwa will marshall the defence.
The midfield will be led by Chelsea star, John Obi Mikel, Hope Akpan, Raheem Lawal and Ogenyi Onazi, while Aaron Samuel, Ahmed Musa and Emmanuel Emenike will gun for goals for the Eagles.
The match kicks off at 5pm.
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