Ezenwa, Ifeanyi, Ali & Atuloma Named In Nigeria Starting Line-Up Vs Rwanda

Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf has announced his starting line-up for Monday's African Nations Championship Group C clash against Rwanda at Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier, starting from 2030 hours.

Yusuf had been keeping his cards close to his chest as he didn't inform the players tipped to start until this afternoon during a team meeting that started around 1330 hours Nigerian time.

Enyimba netminder Ikechukwu Ezenwa is his preferred choice in goal ahead of Dele Ajiboye and Theophilus Afelokhai.

One of the stars of the Super Eagles at the last tournament in Rwanda, Enugu Rangers's Osas Okoro will operate at right back, with Plateau United's Daniel Itodo taking up the left back position.

Stephen Eze starts in defense while Kano Pillars poster boy Rabiu Ali is expected to run the show in midfield along with Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Emeka Atuloma.

Lobi Stars frontman Anthony Okpotu will lead the charge for goals and he will be supported by Sunday Faleye and Emeka Ogbugh.

Nigeria Starting Line-Up Vs Rwanda (4-3-3) : Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Osas Okoro, Daniel Itodo,Stephen Eze , Kalu Orji, Emeka Atuloma, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Rabiu Ali, Emeka Ogbugh, Antony Okpotu, Sunday Faleye

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