Coach Eric Chelle is expected to return to his preferred starting line-up as Nigeria’s Super Eagles battle Mozambique in a Round of 16 AFCON showdown today at the Complexe Sportif de Fez.
The Eagles finished perfect as Group C winners with a heavily rotated squad handing Uganda a 3-1 loss in their final pool game.
However, with the knockout rounds underway, the Franco Malian manager Chelle is set to go back to his tried and trusted starters.
Victor Osimhen is expected to lead the line once again with support from Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams, both of whom were rested last time out.
In midfield, Wilfred Ndidi is likely to anchor the side alongside Alex Iwobi, while Samuel Chukwueze could return to add creativity and pace.
At the back, Chelle is expected to reinstate the familiar defensive quartet of Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, and Bright Osayi-Samuel with Stanley Nwabali continuing in goal.
The match gets underway at 8pm Nigeria time inside the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Morocco.
Reporting by Kelechi Bernard