Chisom Chikatara Drops To The Bench As Oliseh Names Starting XI
Published: January 26, 2016
Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh, has named his starting lineup for his team’s final Group C fixture against Guinea at the African Nations Championship.
Oliseh has made two changes to the squad that played out a 1-1 draw with Tunisia, opting to start Tunde Adeniji ahead of the leading scorer in the competition, Chisom Chikatara, while Jamiu Alimi replaces Stephen Eze in defense.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa will be in between the pipes for the third straight game and the Sunshine Stars netminder will be protected by Austin Oboroakpo, Alimi, Etim Matthew and Chima Akas.
Paul Onobi starts in midfield and will be supported by Usman Mohammed and Ifeanyi Matthew.
Tunde Adeniji leads the charge for goals and he is flanked by Prince Aggreh and Osas Okoro .
Super Eagles Starting XI : Ikechukwu Ezenwa; Chima Akas , Matthew Etim, Austin Oboroakpo, Jamiu Alimi; Paul Onobi, Usman Mohammed, Ifeanyi Matthew; Tunde Adeniji,Chisom Chikatara, Prince Aggreh
Oliseh has made two changes to the squad that played out a 1-1 draw with Tunisia, opting to start Tunde Adeniji ahead of the leading scorer in the competition, Chisom Chikatara, while Jamiu Alimi replaces Stephen Eze in defense.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa will be in between the pipes for the third straight game and the Sunshine Stars netminder will be protected by Austin Oboroakpo, Alimi, Etim Matthew and Chima Akas.
Paul Onobi starts in midfield and will be supported by Usman Mohammed and Ifeanyi Matthew.
Tunde Adeniji leads the charge for goals and he is flanked by Prince Aggreh and Osas Okoro .
Super Eagles Starting XI : Ikechukwu Ezenwa; Chima Akas , Matthew Etim, Austin Oboroakpo, Jamiu Alimi; Paul Onobi, Usman Mohammed, Ifeanyi Matthew; Tunde Adeniji,Chisom Chikatara, Prince Aggreh
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