Spurs Starlet Oduwa Makes First Start For Nigeria As Siasia Names Starting XI

Nigeria U23s coach Samson Saisia has named his starting XI for Saturday evening&rsquo;s international friendly against Denmark at the Suwon Invitational Tournament.<br /><br />For the first time since committing his international future to Nigeria, Tottenham Hotspur winger Nathan Oduwa will start a game for the African powerhouse.<br /><br />Goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel has kept his place in goal, while Seth, Obanor, Saturday and Julius start in defense.<br /><br />Skipper Azubuike Okechukwu will be supported in midfield by Usman Mohammed and Ndifreke Effiong.<br /><br />Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi leads the charge for goals and he will be flanked by Stanley Dimgba and Spurs youngster Nathan Oduwa.<br /><br />The game will kickoff at the Goyang Sports Complex at 1800 hours, which is 10am in Nigeria.<br /><br /><b>Nigeria U23s Starting XI</b> : Daniel, Seth, Julius, Obanor, Saturday, Ndifreke, Azubuike, Usman, Nathan, Dimgba, Awoniyi<br /><br /><b>Substitutes</b> : Yusuf, Emmanson, Amuzie, Ekpai, Popoola, Saviour, Abdulrahman, Tiongoli<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br />
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