Victor Osimhen and returning Maduka Okoye will start from the bench as Nigeria’s Super Eagles get their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign underway against Benin Republic.
Victor Boniface is expected to lead the line alongside Ballon d’Or nominee Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze.
The starting XI included Stanley Nwabali, Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Alex Iwobi.
Those on the substitute bench are Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie, Olisa Ndah, Alhassan Yusuf, Frank Onyeka, Victor Osimhen, Dele-Bashiru, Tanimu, Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Simon, and Onyedika.
The other teams in the group Libya and Rwanda have earlier played out a 1-1 draw.
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