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
Football News 24/7
Latest News
- Seven Flying Eagles Players Who Showed Promise In 2019 U20 AFCON
- Most Overpaid EPL Players Based On Minutes Played: Victor Moses, Okaka Make Top 10
- Two Players Of Nigerian Descent On Target For Man Utd U16 In 5-0 Rout Of FK Poprad
- Fifty Hottest Prospects In English Football: Chelsea's Anjorin, Arsenal's Saka, Norwich's Idah Make List
- Ex-Bayern Munich Striker Adeyemi Named Among Most Experienced Youngsters In Europe
- Nigerian Striker Celebrates New Contract With Goal & Assist For Arsenal U18s
- Leon Balogun Injury Nightmare Strikes Again Ahead Of Rohr's AFCONQ Squad Announcement
- Uzoho Invalid Medical Certificate : Super Eagles GK Suspended One Game; Fined N405,000
- Official : Junior Ajayi Extends Al Ahly Contract Until 2022
- Liverpool Post Scout To Watch Everton Loanee Henry, Nwakaeme In Turkish Super Lig Match
News Categories
- African Players Transfers
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Brazil 2014 World Cup
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football