Exclusive: Oparanozie, Long-Range Specialist Okobi, Arsenal Star Oshoala Start Against South Africa

Published: November 29, 2016

Nigeria coach Florence Omagbemi has announced her starting line-up for Tuesday evening’s Africa Women Cup of Nations semifinal clash against South Africa at Stade Municipal de Limbe, Limbe.

Omagbemi has made one change to the side that thrashed Kenya 4-0 in the Super Falcons final Group B fixture, with Guingamp star Desire Oparanozie rewarded for her goal by making the starting XI for the first time in the competition.

It means Alaba Jonathan will be in goal for the fourth game in a row, and Ohale, Njoku, Ikidi and Ebi are the defenders.

Skipper Rita Chikwelu, Swedish-based star Ngozi Okobi and Halimat Ayinde will start in midfield.

The attack consists of Arsenal star Oshoala, Francesca Ordega and Oparanozie.

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

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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