Exclusive: Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi, Ezekiel Named In Starting XI To Face Brazil; Daniel Starts In Goal

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the interim coach of the Nigeria U23s, Fatai Amoo, has opted to start Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi and Anderlecht’s Imoh Ezekiel in attack for the international friendly against Brazil on Thursday night.

Enugu Rangers netminder Emmanuel Daniel has shaken off an undisclosed ailment and will be in between the pipes.

Ex-Flying Eagles skipper Musa Mohammed will play at right-back, Abia Warriors defender Ndifreke Effiong starts at left-back, while central defender Oduduwa Segun also has a place in the starting XI.

Sodiq Popoola, Stanley Dimgba and Ubong Ekpai have been chosen to start in midfield. Agboyi Ovbokha and Saturday Keigo complete the starting line-up.

The Dream Team VI are about leaving the Hotel Ilha Do Bo for the stadium.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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