Taiwo Awoniyi, Bernard Bulbwa Start Against Zambia Under 23s

Dream Team VI gaffer, Samson Siasia, has announced his starting XI for the All Africa Games qualifier against Zambia, which begins 1400 hours local time.

The retired Nigeria national - teamer has included Flying Eagles pair Taiwo Awoniyi and Bernard Bulbwa in the starting line - up.

The goalkeeper position has been handed to Daniel Emmanuel and that means Akande Abiodun drops to the bench.

 Atanda Sodiq will he hoping to shut out the Zambian strikers, having been named in defense alongside Obanor Erhun, Oduduwa Segun and Amuzie Stanley.

Enyimba playmaker Sokari Kingsley will be assisted in midfield by Azubuike Okechukwu and Godwin Savior.

Joining Awoniyi and Bulbwa in attack is Warri Wolves striker Etebo Oghenekaro.

The Nigeria Under 23s have averaged 3.3 goals per game in away matches since 2015.

Dream Team Starting Lineup
Daniel; Obanor, Oduduwa, Amuzie and Sodiq; Sokari, Savior and Azubuike; Awoniyi, Etebo, Bernard