Exclusive : Rohr Names Starting XI To Face Algeria, Mikel Starts In Attacking Midfield, Etebo & Onazi CM, Iheanacho & Iwobi Attack

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named his starting XI to face Algeria in a World Cup qualifier at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium on Saturday evening, starting from 1700 hours.

Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will be in between the pipes, with Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo, Gent stopper William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun and Elderson Echiejile starting in defense.

Chelsea star John Obi Mikel , who skippers the team, will play as an attacking midfielder, while Oghenekaro Etebo and Eddy Onazi are the central midfielders.

Kelechi Iheanacho leads the frontline and he is flanked by Arsenal talent Alex Iwobi and Chelsea’s Victor Moses.

Nigeria Starting XI : Akpeyi, Omeruo, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Echiejile,; Mikel, Onazi, Etebo; Iheanacho, Iwobi, Moses

Ifeanyi Emmanuel