For today’s must-win match against Cote d’Ivoire, coach Aliyu Zubairu has made two changes to the Flying Eagles starting XI from the opening Group B game versus Burkina Faso.
Late call-up and Niger Tornadoes defensive midfielder Sabiu Ibrahim will start ahead of Raphael Oyebanjo.
Sabiu was introduced in the second half against Burkina Faso Friday.
In goal, Ebenezer Harcourt has been selected ahead of Nathaniel Nwosu.
Otherwise, the coach has stuck to the team who began the game against Burkina Faso with El Kanemi Warriors attacking midfielder Nasiru Salihu keeping his place despite a below-par outing.
Kick-off is 4pm Nigerian time.
Flying Eagles Starting XI (4-3-3) vs Burkina Faso: Ebenezer Harcourt – Kenneth Igboke, Adamu Maigari, Daniel Bameyi (Captain), Haruna Aliyu – Raphael Oyebanjo, Israel Ayuma, Nasiru Salihu – Bidemi Amole, Arierhi Kparobo, Clinton Jephta
Ghana played under pressure 4 3 3 to win Sudan at all cost while Sudan played 5 4 1 to neutralize the Ghanians the result was Ghana o Sudan 2 .
In Sudan home ground.
Eagles want to go into the game to win at all cost under pressure… Why not use toitorse Brain to win . Instead of burning ur energy out before the 80 mins for ur opponent to score u late in the game.