Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Friday morning's international friendly against Ecuador at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

Omonia Nicosia star Francis Uzoho continues in goal after his outstanding performance in the 2-1 loss to Mexico last weekend.

With experienced options limited in defence, Peserio has opted to field a three-man central defence supported by two wing backs.

William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Chidozie Awaziem start in defence., while the wing-backs are Rangers' Calvin Bassey and Nantes' Moses Simon.

Another Rangers player in Joe Aribo will line up in midfield alongside Sani Faisal and Arsenal academy product Alex Iwobi. The Katsina United man makes his full debut for the senior national team.

Up front in-form Racing Genk striker Cyriel Dessers leads the line and he's supported by Terem Moffi.

The match kicks off at 2030 hours Eastern Time, which is 0130 hours here in Nigeria.

The Super Eagles starting lineup to face Ecuador is as follows : Uzoho, Awaziem, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey, Aribo, Faisal, Iwobi, Simon, Moffi, Dessers.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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