Prince Aggreh, Usman Mohammed & Gbolahan Salami Benched As Oliseh Names Starting XI

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has named his starting XI for Saturday’s African Nations Championship qualifier against Burkina Faso in Port Harcourt.

The big news is Warri Wolves striker Gbolahan Salami has been omitted from the 11 players that will step out onto the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium pitch from the first minute.

Ikechukwu Ezenwa will be in between the pipes. Sharks fullback Chima Akas, Kwambe, Oboroakpo and Alimi will provide cover for the Sunshine Stars goalie.

Onobi, Mathew and Bature have been handed starting berths in midfield, as Taraba United star Usman Mohammed finds himself on the subs bench.

Bassey, Adeniyi and Okoro will lead the Super Eagles frontline.

Starting XI : Ezenwa, Akas, Kwambe, Oboroakpo, Alimi; Onobi, Mathew, Bature; Bassey, Adeniyi and Okoro.
Substitutes : Thomas, Eze Stephen, Aggreh, Salami, Mohammed, Chikatara, Orji

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