Kelechi Iheanacho scored the match winner for the Eagles in the 30th minute of the fixture. Eguavoen also retained the quartet Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo and Zaidu Sanusi in defence while Maduka Okoye keeps his place in goal. Joe Aribo and Wilfred Ndidi will continue their partnership in midfield with Iheanacho playing slightly ahead of the duo. Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi will be flanked Chukwueze and Moses Simon who was outstanding in the Eagles opener against Egypt. Eagles starting lineup 4-4-2:Okoye, Aina, Sanusi, Omeruo, Troost-Ekong (C), Ndidi, Aribo, Iheanacho, Chukwueze, Simon and AwoniyiKick-off is 5pm.

Source: Punch January 15, 2022 22:33 UTC