Man City's Dele-Bashiru, IK Sirius' Offia Start As Aigbogun Unveils Starting XI Vs USA U20
Published: May 27, 2019
Flying Eagles manager Paul Aigbogun has announced his starting line-up for the national team's second Group D fixture at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland.
Aigbogun has opted to name Olawale Oremade as the starting goalkeeper for the second straight game, meaning Detan Ogundare and Jonathan Zaccala will watch on from the sidelines.
Enyimba's Valentine Ozornwafor and Emmanuel Amuneke Academy's Aliu Salawudeen will start in central defense, with captain Ikouwem Udo and Zulkifilu Rabiu taking the left and right back slot respectively.
Bournemouth's Nnamdi Ofoborh will not make his full competitive debut as he has been named on the bench.
The midfielders consist of Jamil Muhammad, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Kingsley Michael and Maxwell Effiom.
Norwegian-based Jerome Akor comes into the side to lead the line, and he'll be partnered upfront by the lively Henry Offia.
The United States vs Nigeria match will be staged at Bielsko-Biala Stadium, Bielsko-Biala, starting from 1930 hours.
Nigeria Starting XI: Oremade; Zulkifilu, Aliyu, Ozornwafor, Utin; Muhammad, Dele-Bashiru, Effiom, Michael; Akor, Offia
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : thenff.com
Aigbogun has opted to name Olawale Oremade as the starting goalkeeper for the second straight game, meaning Detan Ogundare and Jonathan Zaccala will watch on from the sidelines.
Enyimba's Valentine Ozornwafor and Emmanuel Amuneke Academy's Aliu Salawudeen will start in central defense, with captain Ikouwem Udo and Zulkifilu Rabiu taking the left and right back slot respectively.
Bournemouth's Nnamdi Ofoborh will not make his full competitive debut as he has been named on the bench.
The midfielders consist of Jamil Muhammad, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Kingsley Michael and Maxwell Effiom.
Norwegian-based Jerome Akor comes into the side to lead the line, and he'll be partnered upfront by the lively Henry Offia.
The United States vs Nigeria match will be staged at Bielsko-Biala Stadium, Bielsko-Biala, starting from 1930 hours.
Nigeria Starting XI: Oremade; Zulkifilu, Aliyu, Ozornwafor, Utin; Muhammad, Dele-Bashiru, Effiom, Michael; Akor, Offia
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : thenff.com
Latest News
- Isaac Success and Nollywood beauty Caroline Igben to wed on June 8, a day after Super Eagles v Bafana Bafana
- Noni Madueke cites Man Utd legend, ex-Chelsea winger, 2 others as players who influenced his game
- Arsenal's Junaid cleared to play in England's historic U17 Euro final v Spain after missing back-to-back games
- English-German-Nigerian fullback returns to Southampton but ineligible to face Leeds in billion-naira game
- 'Participated in 50 percent of the matches'- Napoli president De Laurentiis aims dig at Osimhen
- Southampton-owned striker Paul Onuachu makes decision about his future with Trabzonspor
- 2023 Flying Eagles invitee announces he is leaving Arsenal for good after thirteen years
- Dessers in danger of being offloaded as Rangers set their sights on landing Hearts striker
- Confirmed: Son of former Super Eagles striker offered new deal by Sheffield Wednesday
- Huddersfield release five players of Nigerian descent including forward named in 2023 AFCON squad
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football