Keshi Names Ikechukwu Uche, Egwuekwe In Starting Lineup

Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi has named his starting eleven for the African Cup of Nations qualifying match with Congo in Pointe - Noire which begins less than 30 minutes from now.

Vincent Enyeama retains his place in goal while Oboabona, Egwuekwe, Ambrose and Oshaniwa have his approval to man the defense.

Reading’s Hope Akpan is favoured ahead of Raheem Lawal in midfield, and he is joined by John Obi Mikel and Eddy Onazi.

Nigeria’s attacking threat will come from Emmanuel Emenike, Ikechukwu Uche and Ahmed Musa.

Confirmed Starting Eleven
Enyeama; Ambrose, Oboabona, Egwuekwe, Oshaniwa; Mikel, Onazi, Akpan; Uche, Emenike and Musa