Coach Finidi George has preferred Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika ahead of Frank Onyeka from Premier League side Brentford to play alongside Wilfred Ndidi in defensive midfield.
Onyedika is one of three changes from the starting XI against Bafana Bafana of South Africa Friday night in Uyo.
The other two changes are Terem Moffi in for Paul Onuachu as the arrowhead of the strike force in a 4-3-3 formation and Samuel Chukwueze in for Kelechi Iheanacho, who disappointed at the weekend.
Super Eagles Starting XI vs Benin (4-3-3)
Stanley Nwabali- Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Taminu, Bright Osayi – Wilfred Ndidi (Captain), Raphael Onyedika, Alex Iwobi – Ademola Lookman, Terem Moffi, Samuel Chukwueze
