Coach Eric Chelle has started as many as five debutants for today’s friendly against Russia.
The debutants are goalkeeper Samuel James, defender Isaac James, midfielders Michael Stephen and George Wilfred as well as Fulham youngster Chuks Nwoko.
The coach is working on Nigeria’s Olympic team, who will behin their U23 AFCON qualifiers next month.
Moses Simon will lead the team with Kelechi Iheanacho, Emmanuel Fernandez and Benjamin Fredrick the other more experienced internationals.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and striker Jerome Akor will start from the bench.
Ikorodu City star Aderemi Adeoye will fly the NPFL flag in the starting XI.
Super Eagles Starting XI vs Russia
Samuel James – Bewane, Isaac James, Fredrick, Fernandez – George Wilfred, Michael Stephen, Aderemi Adeoye – Moses Simon (Captain), Iheanacho, Chuks Nwoko
