Nigeria vs E’Guinea: Uzoho benched as Osimhen leads Eagles attack in AFCON opener

Nigeria vs E’Guinea: Uzoho benched as Osimhen leads Eagles attack in AFCON opener

 Jose Peseiro has ditched his preferred 4-4-2 system for the
attacking 4-2-3-1 pattern as the Super Eagles begin their 2023 Africa Cup of
Nations (AFCON) adventure in a few hours.

 

The Portuguese tactician has named his starting XI that will
face Equatorial Guinea at the Stade Olympique Alassane.

 

Three players will be making their continental debut for the
Super Eagles in the cracker.

 

Stanley Nwabali, Chippa United shot-stopper, was favoured
over Francis Uzoho between the sticks.

 

PAOK central defender William Troost-Ekong will captain the
team with Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi and Ola Aina joining him in defence.

 

Alhassan Yusuf and Frank Onyeka will be deployed to the
midfield while Alex Iwobi advances as the playmaker.Reigning African player of the year Victor Osimhen has been
licensed to play as the lone striker. He will be flanked by the red-hot duo of
Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman.

 

The match will kick off at 3pm in Abidjan.

Source: Nigeria vs E’Guinea: Uzoho benched as Osimhen leads Eagles attack in AFCON opener

 - NigerianEye

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