Exclusive : Roma Starlet Umar, Chelsea Star Mikel, Ezekiel Named In Starting XI To Face Germany

Published: August 17, 2016

Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has announced his starting XI for Wednesday’s Rio 2016 semi-final clash against Germany at Arena Corinthians, São Paulo, starting from 2000 hours Nigerian time.

With Oghenekaro Etebo ruled out of the game by medics and assistant skipper Okechukwu suspended, the manager was expected to make at least two changes to his preferred starting line-up .

Osmanlispor striker Umar Aminu and Abia Warriors star Ndifreke Udo will replace Etebo and Okechukwu respectively.

Emmanuel Daniel starts in goal, while Troost-Ekong, Shehu, Amuzie and Seth keep their places in defense.

Chelsea ace Mikel and Portuguese-based Usman Mohammed return to midfield, while Sadiq Umar and Imoh Ezekiel start upfront.

Nigeria Starting XI : Daniel; Troost-Ekong, Seth, Shehu, Amuzie; Mikel, Mohammed, Udo; Aminu Umar, Sadiq Umar, Imoh Ezekiel

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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