Victor Moses, Iwobi, Ndidi, Mikel Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Czech Republic

Published: June 06, 2018

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting eleven for Wednesday afternoon's international friendly against the Czech Republic in Austria, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.

It is now very clear that Deportivo de La Coruña starlet Francis Uzoho is the country's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper leading up to the World Cup as he starts his fifth straight game for the national team.

The defenders selected are Abdullahi Shehu, Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong and Brian Idowu.

John Ogu, Wilfred Ndidi, John Obi Mikel and Alex Iwobi have been chosen in midfield, meaning Joel Obi and Eddy Onazi drop to the bench following their dismal showing against England.

Former Watford star Odion Ighalo is given the nod in attack ahead of Kelechi Iheanacho and Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, and he will be supported by Victor Moses.

Today, the Super Eagles will be in search of their first win in three internationals after losing to Serbia and England in previous pre-World Cup friendlies.

Nigeria Starting XI: Uzoho, Shehu, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Idowu, Ogu, Ndidi, Iwobi, Mikel, Moses, Ighalo

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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