Taiwo Awoniyi Missing As Samson Siasia Announces Starting XI

Dream Team VI coach, Samson Siasia, has announced his starting line - up for the semi - final tie between Nigeria and Senegal at the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, starting from 1600 hours and has omitted Taiwo Awoniyi from the roster.

As you would expect, Daniel Emmanuel has been given the nod in goal for the fourth straight game while Sincere Seth, Ndifreke Effiong, Chizoba Amaefule and Segun Oduduwa make up the backline.

Kano Pillars’ Godspower Aniefiok and Usman Mohammed start in central midfield, with Tombra Tiongoli occupying the last spot.

Samson Siasia has opted to play Junior Ajayi and Kufre Ebong upfront and Warri Wolves star Etebo Oghenekaro has been given freedom to join the attack.

In the absence of Azubuike Okechukwu who is suspended, the team will be skippered by Etebo like he did during the tune - up games in Gambia.

Dream Team Starting XI : Daniel, Sincere, Ndifreke, Amaefule, Ndifreke; Mohammed, Aniefiok, Tiongoli, Junior, Ebong, Etebo

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