As previously reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, Italy international Davide Zappacosta has been chosen ahead of Victor Moses for tonight's League Cup clash versus Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.

However, the Nigeria national-teamer could make his 17th appearance in total in the competition if he comes off the bench.

Arsenal's Nigerian duo Chuba Akpom and Alex Iwobi begin the clash against Doncaster Rovers on the bench.

Nigerian-born midfielder Tosin Kehinde and Matthew Olosunde have to wait for their first Manchester United appearance, as both teenagers have not been included in the Red Devils squad against Burton Albion.

Nonetheless, there's still Nigerian interest in the game at Old Trafford. Super Eagle Hope Akpan makes a comeback to the Brewers starting eleven after recovering from injury.

Ademola Lookman has made Everton's match day squad versus Sunderland at Goodison Park but starts on the bench. Sweden U21 international Joel Asoro is also on the bench for the visitors.

Tosin Adarabioyo is among the Manchester City substitutes against West Bromwich Albion.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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