Exclusive : Vittsjo Sensation Okobi Makes First Start, Oparanozie Benched Again As Nigeria Name Starting XI

Nigeria female national team coach Florence Omagbemi has announced her starting eleven for Saturday evening&rsquo;s 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations Group B clash against Kenya.<br /><br />For the third game in a row, Jonathan Alaba will be in goal; Onome Ebi, Ugo Njoku, Ohale Osinachi and Faith Ikidi are the defenders.<br /><br />The midfield consists of captain Rita Chikwelu, Halimat Ayinde and Swedish-based star Ngozi Okobi, who starts her first game of the tournament.<br /><br />As expected Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala leads the charge for goals, with Ordega and Uchechi Sunday offering her support.<br /><br />Kickoff time at the Stade Municipal de Limbe, Limbe is 1900 hours local time. <br /><br /><b>Nigeria Starting XI </b>: Alaba, Ebi, Njoku, Ohale, Ikidi, Chikwelu, Ayinde, Okobi, Oshoala, Ordega, Uchechi Sunday.<br /><br />Photo Credit : thenff.com<br />
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