Nigeria’s starting XI for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash against Cameroon, has been revealed by head coach Jose Peseiro.
William Troost-Ekong returns to the squad after missing the 1-0 win against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau due to a thigh injury.
Fulham’s Alex Iwobi will take the place of Joe Aribo in midfield.
Aribo, who made his first start in the competition, failed to shine against Guinea-Bissau.
Zaidu Sanusi is returning to the left-back position after he started the game against Guinea-Bissau from the bench.
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman is also preferred to Samuel Chukwueze in the starting line-up.
Super Eagles Starting XI (3-4-3)
Stanley Nwabali – Calvin Bassey, William Ekong (Captain), Semi Ajayi – Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi – Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon
