Changchun Yatai F.C striker Odion Ighalo has been listed in the Super Eagles starting line up for this evening’s Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying tie against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Yaounde.
Ighalo, who limped off in the first leg played in Uyo, was a surprise inclusion in the Super Eagles’ manager Gernot Rohr’s list.
Rohr also stuck to the team that started in Uyo, as Skipper John Mikel Obi will be joined by Ogenyi Onazi and Wilfried Ndidi in the midfield.
FC IfeanyiUbah goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa returned to the sticks, just as the Nigeria’s defence will be marshaled by Shehu Abdullahi, Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong and Elders on Echiejile.
The Nigeria manager also opted for Victor Moses, Moses Simon and Odion Ighalo in the attack.
On the Super Eagles bench are; Dele Alampasu, Dele Ajiboye, Ahmed Musa, Chidozie Awwziem, Mikel Agu, Oghenekaro Etebo, Anthony Nwakaeme, Kelechi Nwakali, Uche Agbo, Aaron Samuel, John Ogu and Tyrone Ebuehi.
The match kick off at 6pm at Stade Omnisport Amadou Ahidjo in Yaounde.
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