Kelechi Iheanacho is set to start as the Super Eagles take on the Cheetars of Benin Republic tonight in Abidjan.
The Sevilla forward making the line-up comes as a suprise as coach Austin Eguavoen tweaks his team to accommodate the 27-year-old.
Kelechi Iheanacho since joining Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga in the summer has struggled to make impact as he’s yet to score in the league.
Another surprising inclusion in the starting line-up is the newly-invited Auxerre defender, Gabriel Osho.
According to OwnGoalNigeria, the former Luton Town defender will play alongside captain William Troost-Ekong and Calvin Bassey in a 3-man backline.
The 26-year-old will play on the right side of the defense line, a position he’s not unfamiliar with considering how Auxerre plays in the French Ligue 1.
Stanley Nwabali starts in goal, Ola Aina, Wildred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Bruno Onyemechi form the 4 outfield players in midfield.
Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman will flank Victor Osimhen who spearheads the attack for the Super Eagles.
The Super Eagles are a point away from securing a qualification ticket to the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next year.
