Spurs Starlet Oduwa Makes First Start For Nigeria As Siasia Names Starting XI

Nigeria U23s coach Samson Saisia has named his starting XI for Saturday evening’s international friendly against Denmark at the Suwon Invitational Tournament.

For the first time since committing his international future to Nigeria, Tottenham Hotspur winger Nathan Oduwa will start a game for the African powerhouse.

Goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel has kept his place in goal, while Seth, Obanor, Saturday and Julius start in defense.

Skipper Azubuike Okechukwu will be supported in midfield by Usman Mohammed and Ndifreke Effiong.

Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi leads the charge for goals and he will be flanked by Stanley Dimgba and Spurs youngster Nathan Oduwa.

The game will kickoff at the Goyang Sports Complex at 1800 hours, which is 10am in Nigeria.

Nigeria U23s Starting XI : Daniel, Seth, Julius, Obanor, Saturday, Ndifreke, Azubuike, Usman, Nathan, Dimgba, Awoniyi

Substitutes : Yusuf, Emmanson, Amuzie, Ekpai, Popoola, Saviour, Abdulrahman, Tiongoli

Igho Kingsley