
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has dropped captain of the side William Troost-Ekong to the bench ahead of the clash against Rwanda later this evening.
Troost-Ekong will start on the bench while 20-year-old defender Benjamin Frederick has been given the nod to start.
Benjamin Fredrick, the Brentford defender is set to make his debut against the Amavubi in a crucial World Cup qualifier.
Calvin Bassey partners Benjamin Fredrick in defense with Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi as the two full-backs.
Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka are in the heart of the midfield while Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon flank them in a diamond four.
Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman and his predecessor, Victor Osimhen will lead the Super Eagles in attack in a 4-4-2 diamond formation.
Super Eagles’ starting XI : Stanley Nwabali; Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, Benjamin Fredrick, Bruno Onyemaechi; Wilfred Ndidi (C), Frank Onyeka, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi; Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen.