Exclusive : Vittsjo Sensation Okobi Makes First Start, Oparanozie Benched Again As Nigeria Name Starting XI

Nigeria female national team coach Florence Omagbemi has announced her starting eleven for Saturday evening’s 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations Group B clash against Kenya.

For the third game in a row, Jonathan Alaba will be in goal; Onome Ebi, Ugo Njoku, Ohale Osinachi and Faith Ikidi are the defenders.

The midfield consists of captain Rita Chikwelu, Halimat Ayinde and Swedish-based star Ngozi Okobi, who starts her first game of the tournament.

As expected Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala leads the charge for goals, with Ordega and Uchechi Sunday offering her support.

Kickoff time at the Stade Municipal de Limbe, Limbe is 1900 hours local time.

Nigeria Starting XI : Alaba, Ebi, Njoku, Ohale, Ikidi, Chikwelu, Ayinde, Okobi, Oshoala, Ordega, Uchechi Sunday.

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