As expected, coach Finidi George has started striker Paul Onuachu ahead of Victor Boniface to lead the Super Eagles attack and there is also an official debut for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru as first reported by SCORENigeria
Also, Tanzania-based Benjamin Tanimu will play alongside Semi Ajayi in central defence.
It is the official debut for former Bendel Insurance stars Tanimu after he featured against Ghana in a friendly in March.
Stand-in captain Wilfred Ndidi will maintain his place as the team’s main defensive pivot in midfield.
Ndidi will play alongside Alex Iwobi and Dele Bashiru in a three-man midfield as Finidi sticks to the 4-3-3 formation as first reported by SCORENigeria
Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman are the wingers with Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey the fullbacks.
Stanley Nwabali will be in goal against a team he is familiar with as he plays in South Africa.
Kick-off is 8pm.
Super Eagles Likely Starting XI (4-3-3) vs South Africa: Nwabali-Osayi, Bassey, Benjamin Tanimu, Semi Ajayi – Ndidi (Captain), Iwobi, Dele-Bashiru – Ademola Lookman, Onuachu, Iheanacho
