The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau today in their last game of the group stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, at Stade Omnisport Roumde Adjia in Garoua.
Austin Eguavoen led team have been doing pretty well since the beginning of the tournament, and they’ve been able to win their first two matches.
The three times Africa Cup of Nations Champions defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their first game last week Tuesday, and they also defeated Sudan national team 3-1 on Saturday evening.
Nigeria national team have already booked their spot in the round of 16 of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, and some of their players are expected to be rested against Guinea Bissau national team.
Coach Austin Eguavoen made it known that some of the players that started against Egypt and Sudan national teams will be rested in order to give other players playing time.
Here is the Super Eagles of Nigeria probable line-up against the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau:
Goalkeeper
Sparta Rotterdam football club number 1 goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has kept Super Eagles last two matches against Egypt and Sudan national team and he is expected to be rested for Omonia Nikosia football club star Francis Uzoho.
Defenders
Jamilu Collins, Semi Ajayi, William Troost Ekong and Tyronne Ebuehi.
The likes of Kenneth Omeruo, Zaidu Sanusi and Ola Aina are expected to be benched by coach Austin Eguavoen and that will give other players chance to showcase their talents against Guinea Bissau national team.
Midfielders
Kelechi Nwakali and Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi
Leicester City midfield maestro Wilfred Ndidi is expected to retain his spot in the starting eleven, while Joe Aribo would be rested for SD Huesca football club star Kelechi Nwakali.
Attacking midfielders
Chidera Ejuke, Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi
Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze would be rested for Ejuke and Alex Iwobi who have not been playing regularly in the competition while Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to retain his spot.
Striker
Peter Olayinka of Slavia Prague football club
Union Berlin football club star Taiwo Awoniyi started Super Eagles last two matches and he was exceptional, the former Liverpool star is now expected to be rested for Peter Olayinka against Guinea Bissau national team.
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