Roma Starlet Umar, Mikel, Seth, GK Daniel Start For Nigeria Against Japan

Nigeria U23 coach Samson Siasia has announced his starting line-up for the Group B clash between his team and Asian champs Japan at the Amazônia Arena in Manaus, starting from 0200 hours Nigerian time.

Siasia has preferred Enugu Rangers goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel ahead of Chippa United star Daniel Akpeyi in his starting XI.

Gent loanee William Troost-Ekong, Abdullahi Shehu, Stanley Amuzie and Sincere Seth are the back four.

The midfield contains skipper Obi Mikel,  Usman Mohammed and Azubuike Okechukwu.

Sadiq Umar will start upfront with Imoh Ezekiel and Etebo, who scored five goals en route the team winning the Africa U23 Cup of Nations, providing offensive support.

Dream Team Starting XI : Daniel, Troost-Ekong, Shehu, Amuzie, Seth, Mikel (c), Mohammed, Okechukwu, Etebo, Umar and Ezekiel

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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