Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has named his starting XI for today’s international friendly against Liberia in Monrovia.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who plays his club football for Enyimba, starts in goal. First-choice stopper Francis Uzoho, has returned to his Spanish side, after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles.
In front of him in defence, are Chidozie Awaziem, Jamilu Collins, Semi Ajayi and John Ogu, who captains the team.
Midfield is made up of Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Kelechi Nwakali and Joel Obi.
Simeon Nwankwo and Henry Onyekuru lead attack for Nigeria.
The friendly, billed for the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, was arranged in honour of the country’s president and 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year, George Weah.
Confirmed Nigeria XI vs Liberia: Ikechukwu Ezenwa, John Ogu(C), Jamilu Collins, Ndidi Wilfred, Semi Ajayi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Kelechi Nwakali, Henry Onyekuru, Simeon Nwankwo, Joel Obi, Chidozie Awaziem.
Kick off is 8pm.
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