Sports News of Monday, 18 November 2024
Source: www.mynigeria.com
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his starting lineup for the last African Cup of Nations qualifier match against Rwanda.
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has replaced the bereaved Stanley Nwabali in goal.
Fenerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has also replaced the injured Ola Aina at right back, while Bruno Onyemaechi has maintained his position at left back.
Skipper William Troost-Ekong will pair with Gabriel Osho at the center of defense.
Alhassan Yusuf, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika will replace Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Frank Onyeka in midfield.
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface and Moses Simon will replace Victor Osimhen and Atalanta's Ademola Lookman in attack.
The duo will be joined by Kelechi Iheanacho, who started the last game against Benin Republic.
The game will kick off at 5:00 pm local time at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.