Okpotu, Ifeanyi, Gabriel Start In 4-4-2 Formation As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Sudan
Published: January 31, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com has gathered that Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf has announced his starting line-up for Wednesday evening's African Nations Championship semifinal match against Sudan at Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech.
Comparing the starting line-up for the game with Angola in the last eight, the coach has made three changes to the team, bringing in Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Gabriel Okechukwu and Augustine Oladapo.
For the first time in the tournament, Salisu Yusuf has opted to deploy a 4-4-2 formation, with Okpotu and Okechukwu leading the frontline.
As you would expect, Enyimba goalkeeper and captain of the team, Ikechukwu Ezenwa retains his place in goal, with Osas, Orji, Eze and Udoh getting the nod to start in defense.
The midfield contains Rabiu Ali, Dayo Ojo, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Augustine Oladapo.
Referee Malang Diedhiou from Senegal will officiate the second semifinal between Nigeria and Sudan, which starts at 2030 hours.
Nigeria Starting Line-Up Vs Sudan (4-4-2) : Ikechukwu Ezenwa; Osas Okoro, Ikouwem Udoh, Stephen Eze, Kalu Orji; Augustine Oladapo, Rabiu Ali, Dayo Ojo, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi; Gabriel Okechukwu, Anthony Okpotu
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Comparing the starting line-up for the game with Angola in the last eight, the coach has made three changes to the team, bringing in Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Gabriel Okechukwu and Augustine Oladapo.
For the first time in the tournament, Salisu Yusuf has opted to deploy a 4-4-2 formation, with Okpotu and Okechukwu leading the frontline.
As you would expect, Enyimba goalkeeper and captain of the team, Ikechukwu Ezenwa retains his place in goal, with Osas, Orji, Eze and Udoh getting the nod to start in defense.
The midfield contains Rabiu Ali, Dayo Ojo, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Augustine Oladapo.
Referee Malang Diedhiou from Senegal will officiate the second semifinal between Nigeria and Sudan, which starts at 2030 hours.
Nigeria Starting Line-Up Vs Sudan (4-4-2) : Ikechukwu Ezenwa; Osas Okoro, Ikouwem Udoh, Stephen Eze, Kalu Orji; Augustine Oladapo, Rabiu Ali, Dayo Ojo, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi; Gabriel Okechukwu, Anthony Okpotu
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