AC Milan starlet Victor Eletu has been rewarded for his strong performance against Argentina with a starting place for the Flying Eagles tonight against Korea Republic, while under-par Samson Lawal has finally been dropped to the bench.
Eletu show his tenacity and power to deliver the assist for Haliru Sarki to finish off hosts Argentina in a Round of 16 tie.
He has replaced fellow midfielder Samson Lawal, who has started all four Flying Eagles games in Argentina even though his numbers have not been eye-catching.
Otherwise, coach Ladan Bosso has kept faith with his starting XI against Argentina meaning skipper Daniel Bameyi again starts at right back and Salim Fago leads the attack.
Fago again starts ahead of the more direct-playing Emmanuel Umeh.
Flying Eagles vs Korea (4-3-3)
Aniagboso – Agbalaka, Bameyi (Skipper), Ogwuche, Frederick – Daga, Eletu, Nnadi – Ibrahim Mohammed ‘Beji’, Fago, Jude Sunday
