Exclusive: Iheanacho, Iwobi, Musa, Ndidi Start As Rohr Announces Squad To Face Senegal
Published: March 23, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced his squad for the international friendly against Senegal at the Hive Stadium
However, the German manager will wait until the very last minute to name the goalkeeper that will start against the West African opponents, but either Ezenwa or Akpeyi will be given the nod.
Leon Balogun will partner William Troost-Ekong in central defense while Elderson Echiejile and Kenneth Omeruo are the fullbacks.
Trabzonspor’s Eddy Onazi is joined in midfield by Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Ahmed Musa will lead the charge for goals and he will be flanked by Arsenal wonderkid Alex Iwobi and Gent star Moses Simon.
Nigeria Starting XI vs Senegal : Goalkeeper, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Echiejile, Onazi, Ndidi, Iheanacho,Musa, Simon, Iwobi.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
However, the German manager will wait until the very last minute to name the goalkeeper that will start against the West African opponents, but either Ezenwa or Akpeyi will be given the nod.
Leon Balogun will partner William Troost-Ekong in central defense while Elderson Echiejile and Kenneth Omeruo are the fullbacks.
Trabzonspor’s Eddy Onazi is joined in midfield by Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Ahmed Musa will lead the charge for goals and he will be flanked by Arsenal wonderkid Alex Iwobi and Gent star Moses Simon.
Nigeria Starting XI vs Senegal : Goalkeeper, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Echiejile, Onazi, Ndidi, Iheanacho,Musa, Simon, Iwobi.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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