Ahead of the important fixture against South Africa which begins in less than three hours time, Stephen Keshi has named his starting lineup, and true to permutations there are no major surprises in the list.

Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama has been chosen ahead of Austin Ejide and Chigozie Agbim in goal.

With Godfrey Oboabona suspended, fit - again Kenneth Omeruo returns to the defense and he is backed by Azubuike Egwuekwe, Efe Ambrose and Juwon Oshaniwa.

Obi Mikel and Ogenyi Onazi are in midfield for the Super Eagles alongside Turkey - based midfielder Raheem Lawal.

Like the last game against Congo, Emmanuel Emenike, Ikechukwu Uche and Ahmed Musa will lead the charge for goals.

Confirmed Starting Eleven
Enyeama; Ambrose, Omeruo, Egwuekwe, Oshaniwa; Mikel, Onazi, Lawal; Uche, Emenike and Musa