The Super Eagles are searching for a fast start against AFCON debutants Burundi tonight but failed to score in their previous two warm-up matches before the tournament. A goalless draw at home to Zimbabwe was followed by a 1-0 defeat to Senegal in Egypt, meaning the pressure is on Arsenal ace Alex Iwobi and his team-mates to start firing. The 23-year-old is expected to be deployed in a central role behind the former Premier League pair of Odion Ighalo and Ahmed Musa, completing one of the most potent attacking forces in the competition. And this is even without Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who was cut from the final squad by manager Gernot Rohr.

Source: Express June 22, 2019 11:25 UTC