Exclusive: Oparanozie, Long-Range Specialist Okobi, Arsenal Star Oshoala Start Against South Africa

Exclusive: Oparanozie, Long-Range Specialist Okobi, Arsenal Star Oshoala Start Against South Africa

Nigeria coach Florence Omagbemi has announced her starting line-up for Tuesday evening<span class="body1">&rsquo;s Africa Women Cup of Nations semifinal clash against South Africa at Stade Municipal de Limbe, Limbe.<br /><br />Omagbemi has made one change to the side that thrashed Kenya 4-0 in the Super Falcons final Group B fixture, with Guingamp star Desire Oparanozie rewarded for her goal by making the starting XI for the first time in the competition.<br /><br />It means Alaba Jonathan will be in goal for the fourth game in a row, and Ohale, Njoku, Ikidi and Ebi are the defenders.<br /><br />Skipper Rita Chikwelu, Swedish-based star Ngozi Okobi and Halimat Ayinde will start in midfield. <br /><br />The attack consists of Arsenal star Oshoala, Francesca Ordega and Oparanozie.<br /><br /><b>Nigeria Starting XI</b> : Alaba, Ohale, Ebi, Njoku, Ikidi, Chikwelu, Ayinde, Okobi, Ordega, Oshoala and Oparanozie.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : thenff.com<br /></span>
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