Players of the Super Eagles of Nigeria are in a joyous mood as they get ready to commence their first match of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against the Nzalanga Nacional of Equatorial Guinea on Sunday at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.
Francis Uzoho has been dropped to the bench in favour of Stanley Nwabili, who is making his first competitive debut for the Super Eagles along with Alhassan Yusuf in midfield.
Nigeria’s starting XI vs Equatorial Guinea: Stanley Nwabili, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Alhassan Yusuf, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen.
The game kicks off at 3 pm Nigeria time.
