Liverpool-Owned Striker Awoniyi, Nwakali, Okechukwu Named In Nigeria U23 Starting XI Vs Sudan

Published: September 10, 2019

Dream Team VII coach Imama Amapakabo has announced his starting line-up for the crucial 2019 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan at the Stephen Keshi Stadium.

The gaffer has opted to start Wikki Tourists goalkeeper Abubakar Adamu ahead of Agbor Ekoi.

The defensive-minded trio John Lazarus, Ebube Duru and Ndah Olisa have retained their spots in the starting line-up.

Captain Azubuike Okechukwu will lineup alongside former Arsenal star Kelechi Nwakali in central midfield.

Nasarawa United hotshot Ibrahim Sanusi has come into the side after starring off the bench in the first leg staged at the Al Merriekh Stadium in Omdurman.

Liverpool-owned striker Taiwo Awoniyi will lead the charge for goals against the Northeast African side.

Nigeria U23 Starting XI : Abubakar, Lazarus, Duru, Olisa, Ndifreke, Anthony, Okechukwu, Nwakali, Olabiran, Awoniyi, Sanusi.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel