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Mikel Starts For Nigeria Against England

  Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Mr Gernot Rohr, has named his starting line-up for this evening’s international friendly against England. Advertisement Deportivo Stopper, Francis continues … Continue reading Mikel Starts For Nigeria Against England


File photo: Ex-Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi
Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi

 

Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Mr Gernot Rohr, has named his starting line-up for this evening’s international friendly against England.

Deportivo Stopper, Francis continues in goal after starting the past 3 friendly matches against Poland, Serbia and DR Congo.

The back 4 is made up of Shehu Abdullahi, William Troost-Ekong, new Brighton signing, Leon Balogun and Bryan Idowu.

Captain Mikel Obi returns to the midfield after missing out against the Congolese in Port Harcourt and is joined by his vice, Ogenyi Onazi and Joel Obi.

Chelsea forward, Victor Moses also returns and will lead Nigeria’s attack along with Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi.

kick-off is 5.15pm Nigerian time.