Exclusive : Akpeyi, Mikel, Etebo, Aminu, Umar Start Against Colombia; Saturday Dropped

Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has officially revealed his starting XI, ahead of the Group B clash between his side and Colombia in Sao Paulo at the Olympic Games.

And true to his words, he has made some changes to the starting XI that made the roster against Sweden and Japan, bringing in five new players.

Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi will be in between the pipes, while the defense is made up of William Troost Ekong, Kingsley Madu, Sincere Seth and Ndifreke.

Skipper John Obi Mikel starts in midfield alongside Azubuike Okechukwu and Popoola.

Oghenekaro Etebo, Sadiq Umar and Umar Aminu will lead the charge for goals.

Dream Team Starting XI : Akpeyi, Ekong, Seth, Ndifreke, Madu, Mikel, Okechukwu, Popoola, Etebo, Sadiq, Aminu.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel