Stephen Keshi Names Starting Eleven To Face South Africa
Published: August 14, 2013Super Eagles gaffer Stephen Keshi has named his starting eleven for the
eagerly anticipated friendly match against South Africa in Durban on Wednesday evening, August 14.
In the absence of Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama, Hapoel Be'er Sheva numero uno Austin Ejide is preferred in goal ahead of Chigozie Agbim of Enugu Rangers.
Celtic utility man Efe Ambrose will man the right full back position while Uwa Echiejile starts at left full back. The central defenders to provide cover for Enyeama are Godfrey Oboabona and Azubuike Egwuekwe.
In midfield, coach Stephen Keshi has opted for John Ogu, Eddy Onazi and African Cup of Nations hero Sunday Mba.
Experienced Newcastle attacker Shola Ameobi, Nnamdi Oduamadi and Victor Obinna will lead the Eagles charge for goals.
Nigeria Starting 11
Ejide – Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Uwa Echejile – Sunday Mba, John Ogu, Eddy Onazi - Shola Ameobi, Ahmed Musa, Victor Obinna
In the absence of Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama, Hapoel Be'er Sheva numero uno Austin Ejide is preferred in goal ahead of Chigozie Agbim of Enugu Rangers.
Celtic utility man Efe Ambrose will man the right full back position while Uwa Echiejile starts at left full back. The central defenders to provide cover for Enyeama are Godfrey Oboabona and Azubuike Egwuekwe.
In midfield, coach Stephen Keshi has opted for John Ogu, Eddy Onazi and African Cup of Nations hero Sunday Mba.
Experienced Newcastle attacker Shola Ameobi, Nnamdi Oduamadi and Victor Obinna will lead the Eagles charge for goals.
Nigeria Starting 11
Ejide – Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Uwa Echejile – Sunday Mba, John Ogu, Eddy Onazi - Shola Ameobi, Ahmed Musa, Victor Obinna
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