Nwakali & Collins Make Full Debut; Ajayi, Onyekuru Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Liberia

Published: September 11, 2018

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has revealed his starting lineup for Tuesday evening's international friendly against Liberia at Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Stadium.

The German football tactician has made nine changes to the side that thrashed Seychelles 3-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.

Enyimba goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has been selected in goal ahead of Chippa United's Daniel Akpeyi.

Arsenal starlet Kelechi Nwakali will make his full international debut and the same goes for German-based defender Jamilu Collins and Rotherham United's Semi Ajayi.

Crotone star Simeon Nwankwo and Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru have been named in attack.

Adeleye Olamilekan, Ebube Duru, Kelechi Iheanacho, Sunday Adetunj, Samuel Kalu and Mfon Udoh have been named on the bench.

Nigeria Starting Lineup Vs Liberia : Ikechukwu Ezenwa, John Ogu (C), Jamilu Collins, Ndidi Wilfred, Semi Ajayi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Kelechi Nwakali, Henry Onyekuru, Simeon Nwankwo, Joel Obi, Chidozie Awaziem.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel