Martins, Iheanacho Start From Bench, As Oliseh Names Starting XI
Published: November 13, 2015
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has announced his starting line - up for the World Cup qualifier against Swaziland at the Somhlolo National Stadium, starting from 1800 hours.Carl Ikeme will make his second competitive appearance for the Super Eagles, as he is preferred ahead of Dele Alampasu and home - based goalie Ikechukwu Ezenwa to man the posts.
The following players have been selected to provide cover for theWolves netminder : Elderson Echiejile (Monaco), Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor), Efe Ambrose (Celtic ) and Abdullahi Shehu (União da Madeira).
The Super Eagles midfield include Chelsea star John Obi Mikel, Eddy Onazi (Lazio) and Sylvester Igboun(FC Ufa) .
Odion Ighalo will lead the charge for goals and he will be flanked by skipper Ahmed Musa and Moses Simon.
Super Eagles Starting XI : Ikeme, Ambrose, Echiejile, Oboabona, Shehu; Mikel, Onazi, Igboun; Ighalo, Musa, Simon
Substitutes : Alampasu, Ezenwa, Martins, Iheanacho, Ndidi, Orji, Oboroakpo, Onobi, Rabiu Ibrahim, Bassey and Iwobi
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