Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has been considered ahead of Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Carl Ikeme to start in goal against Senegal.

As exclusively reported by this website four hours ago, Kenneth Omeruo, Elderson Echiejile, William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun are the defenders named in the starting eleven.

The midfield consists of Eddy Onazi and Leicester City rising star Wilfred Ndidi.

Offensive quartet Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi, Ahmed Musa and Moses Simon complete the starting line-up.

Nigeria Starting XI vs Senegal : Akpeyi, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Echiejile, Onazi, Ndidi, Iheanacho,Musa, Simon, Iwobi.
 
Igho Kingsley