Sports News of Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Osimhen benched again, Dele-Bashiru replaces Iwobi in midfield as Eguavoen names lineup against Rwanda

Austin Eguavoen has released Super Eagles starting lineup against Rwanda in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The interim coach made just one change from the team that started against Benin Republic in Uyo with Dele-Bashiru replacing Alex Iwobi in the central midfield area.

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali maintained his number one position in post.

Captain William Troost-Ekong will pair Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey in a three-back system.

Nottingham Forest full back Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi will play as wing backs.

Wilfred Ndidi and Dele-Bashiru will operate in central midfield.

Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface has been handed another starting role in attack ahead of Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi.

The 23-year-old will be flanked by Atalanta's Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze .

Starting line-up: Nwabali, Troost-Ekong, Bassey, Aina, Onyemaechi, Ndidi, Dele-Bashiru, Lookman, Chukwueze and Boniface.

Formation: 3-4-3

Check out the lineup in the tweet below: