The duo of Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho will lead the line as the Super Eagles file out in their win or bust tie against Iceland in Volgograd, Russia.
Both Musa and Iheanacho, who star for Leicester City, are favoured ahead Odion Ighalo and Simy Nwankwo for today’s tie.
Rookie goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, retained his place in goal, while Kenneth Omeruo joins William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun and Bryan Idowu in the defence.
Team’s skipper John Obi Mikel will be joined by Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Moses and Oghenekaro Etebo in the midfield.
The tie is slated to kick off at 4pm Nigeria time.
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