Skipper Ahmed Musa will start for the Super Eagles this afternoon against Central African Republic to mark his century of caps for Nigeria, while Chidozie Awaziem will also start in a 3-5-2 formation.
Awaziem will play alongside ‘The Oyibo Wall’ of Leon Balogun and William Ekong in a three-man backline.
As we reported, Maduka Okoye reclaims his place in goal ahead of Francis Uzoho.
Jamilu Collins and Moses Simon will play as wing backs, while Frank Onyeka and Joe Aribo keep their places from Thursday’s game.
Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho spearhead the attack.
Eagles Starting XI
Maduka Okoye – Chidozie Awaziem, Leon Balogun, William Ekong – Jamilu Collins, Moses Simon, Frank Onyeka, Joe Aribo, Ahmed Musa (Captain) – Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen
