Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr, is set to name the players that defeated Libya 4-0 in last Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying contest in the reverse fixture tonight (Tuesday) in Sfax.
Elche’s Francis Uzoho who spent time with the team’s physiotherapist before joining the rest of his colleagues in training on Monday evening will maintain his position in goal.
The duo of William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun will continue their formidable partnership in central defense, with Aina and SC Paderborn of German defender, Jamilu Collins to man the right -back and left back positions.
The trio of Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, and Arsenal playmaker Alexander Iwobi will also line up in midfield while Samuel Kalu and Ahmed Musa will flank Odion Ighalo in the attack.
Possible Line Up:
Francis Uzoho [GK]
Olaoluwa Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Jamilu Collins;
Wilfred Ndidi, Alexander Iwobi, Oghenekaro Etebo;
Samuel Kalu, Ahmed Musa;
Odion Ighalo.
PREDICTION –
LIBYA 1-2 NIGERIA
