Man City & Watford Starlets Omitted, Udo Starts As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Saudi Arabia

Published: May 05, 2019

Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has announced his starting line-up for Sunday afternoon's international friendly against Saudi Arabia U20 National Team, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.

Kogi United star Detan Ogundare has been selected in goal ahead of Olawale Oremade.

The defense contains Mike Samuel Zaruma, Valentine Ozornwafor, Igoh Agoh and Ikouwem Utin Udo, who has returned to the starting XI after missing their first friendly against SC Freiburg.

Rabiu Muhammed Zukifilu, Maxwell Michael Effiom, Okon Asuquo and Ernest Chidiebere are the midfielders.

Tijani Muhamad and Durugbor Paschal, who has been handed the number 18 jersey, start in attack.

Peter Eletu. Jamil Muhammed and Henry Offia are among the eleven substitutes on the bench.

Manchester City duo Tom Dele-Bashiru and Fisayo Dele Bashiru, and Watford's Jayden Bennetts have been omitted from the Flying Eagles match day squad.

Nigeria Starting XI vs Saudi Arabia : Ogundare; Zaruma, Ozornwafor, Igoh, Udo; Zulkifilu, Effiom, Asuquo, Chidiebere; Muhamad, Paschal

Ifeanyi Emmanuel