Exclusive : Rohr Names Starting XI To Face Algeria, Mikel Starts In Attacking Midfield, Etebo & Onazi CM, Iheanacho & Iwobi Attack
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named his starting XI to face Algeria in a World Cup qualifier at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium on Saturday evening, starting from 1700 hours.<br /><br />Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will be in between the pipes, with Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo, Gent stopper William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun and Elderson Echiejile starting in defense.<br /><br />Chelsea star John Obi Mikel , who skippers the team, will play as an attacking midfielder, while Oghenekaro Etebo and Eddy Onazi are the central midfielders.<br /><br />Kelechi Iheanacho leads the frontline and he is flanked by Arsenal talent Alex Iwobi and Chelsea<span class="body1">’s Victor Moses.<br /><br /><b>Nigeria Starting XI</b> : </span><span class="body1">Akpeyi, Omeruo, Troost-Ekong, Balogun, Echiejile,; Mikel, Onazi, Etebo; Iheanacho, Iwobi, Moses <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /></span>
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