Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf and Alex Iwobi will for a dynamic midfield for the Super Eagles, while Stanley Nwabali has been selected ahead of Francis Uzoho in goal against Equatorial Guinea this afternoon.
The central defence has stand-in captain William Ekong and Semi Ajayi, while the wingers are Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon with the inconsistent Samuel Chukwueze consigned to the bench.
As first reported by SCORENigeria, coach Jose Peseiro has opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation after experimenting with various other systems.
This will be the first major tournament for Alhassan Yusuf, Stanley Nwabali and Ademola Lookman.
Alhassan was a late replacement for the injured Wilfred Ndidi.
The versatile Antwerp midfielder has since impressed to first make his Super Eagles debut against Guinea in last week’s friendly.
As expected, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will lead the attack.
Super Eagles Starting XI (4-2-3-1) vs Equatorial Guinea
Stanley Nwabali – Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, William Ekong (Captain) – Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf – Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon – Victor Osimhen
