Exclusive : Roma Starlet Umar, Chelsea Star Mikel, Ezekiel Named In Starting XI To Face Germany

Exclusive : Roma Starlet Umar, Chelsea Star Mikel, Ezekiel Named In Starting XI To Face Germany

Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has announced his starting XI for Wednesday<span><span><span><span><span>&rsquo;</span>s Rio 2016 semi-final clash against Germany at Arena Corinthians, S&atilde;o Paulo, starting from 2000 hours Nigerian time. <br /><br />With Oghenekaro Etebo ruled out of the game by medics and assistant skipper Okechukwu suspended, the manager was expected to make at least two changes to his preferred starting line-up .<br /><br /></span></span></span></span><span>Osmanlispor striker Umar Aminu and Abia Warriors star Ndifreke Udo will replace Etebo and Okechukwu respectively.<br /><br />Emmanuel Daniel starts in goal, while Troost-Ekong, Shehu, Amuzie and Seth keep their places in defense. <br /><br />Chelsea ace Mikel and Portuguese-based Usman Mohammed return to midfield, while Sadiq Umar and Imoh Ezekiel start upfront. <br /><br /><b>Nigeria Starting XI</b> : Daniel; Troost-Ekong, Seth, Shehu, Amuzie; Mikel, Mohammed, Udo; Aminu Umar, Sadiq Umar, Imoh Ezekiel <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br /><br /><br /></span>
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