Udinese shot stopper Maduka Okoye will start in goal in Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia.
Bright Osayi-Samuel will operate as right-back, while Bruno Onyemaechi will play from the left-back position.
Captain William Troost-Ekong and Semi Ajayi are the two centre-backs selected by head coach Eric Chelle.
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The trio of Raphael Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru and Frank Onyeka will take charge of the midfield.
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface will lead the team’s attack. He will be supported by Moses Simon and Christantus Uche.
The highly anticipated friendly will hold at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow tonight. Kick-off is 6pm Nigeria time.
Super Eagles X1 Vs Russia
Maduka Okoye – Onyemaechi, Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Ekong (Captain) – Frank Onyeka, Chrisantus Uche, Dele Bashiru, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Simon, Victor Boniface
By Adeboye Amosu
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Good midfield set up. I hope Ekong is not exposed Today. I would’ve preferred Ogbu beside Ajayi. Anyway all the best. Tolu and Boni are on a fork teeth view. Let’s see how they perform in a tense environment.
VAMOS ARRIBBA SUPEREAGLES!!!!!
Good attack excellent midfield and wingbacks but the defence and goalie is below average. 2-2 full time.
Where can I watch the match
Emphasis on possession,having numbers in the midfield will thwart Russia’s high press which could also make it difficult to score lots of goals like they have done lately.
They are a team on the ascendancy.We have enough to match them toe-to-toe.
Good-luck super eagles!