Chelsea midfielder, Victor Moses, is back in the Super Eagles starting line up as the African Champions battle the Les Bleus of France in the Round of 16 clash in Brasilia this evening.
Moses, who was left out of the Bosnian and Argentina duels due to muscle strain, was passed fit to replace recuperating midfielder, Babatunde Michael.
Lille of France shot stopper, Vincent Enyeama, retains his shirt as the Super Eagles’ first choice.
Enyeama will be provided cover by Captain Joseph Yobo, who wore his 100th cap in the national team in the match against Argentina, Juwon Oshaniwa, Ambrose Efe and Kenneth Omeruo.
Chelsea star, John Obi Mikel, Ogenyi Onazi and Victor Moses have been saddled with the midfield role.
In-form Stoke City goal poacher, Odemwingie Osaze, Ahmed Musa and Emmanuel Emenike will launch the Super Eagles attack on the French defence.
Veteran striker, Shola Ameobi, Godfrey Oboabona and Ejike Uzoenyi will start the tie from the bench.
The former World Champions, France, opted for goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, Debuchy, Varane, Laurent Koscielny, Patrice Evra, Paul Pogba, Matuidi, Cabaye, Valbuena, Giroud and Karim Benzema.
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