GIB VS NGA: Changes That Were Made In Nigeria's Starting 11
The manager of Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro has announced his starting 11. According to the list, the Portuguese tactician deployed a 4-4-2 formation. The list has players like: Francis Uzoho, Zaidu, Ajayi, Kenneth Omeruo, Osayi-Samuel, Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Terem Moffi and Victor Osimhen. From the list, the coach made 5 changes from the team which played against Guinea Bissau at the MKO Abiola.
The changes that were made are:
1. Kenneth Omeruo was introduced for Calvin Bassey
2. Akpoguma was dropped for Seyi Ajayi
3. Frank Onyeka replaced Wilfred Ndidi
4. Moses Simon played ahead of Kelechi Iheanacho
5. Ademola Lookman was dropped for Terem Moffi.
The Nigerian team is expected to pick up a win in order to keep their hope of qualifying for the next edition of African Cup of Nations alive. A loss today will place the nation in a very tight position.