The coach is the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has released his lineup for today’s friendly game against Algeria, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.
As reported earlier the duo of Leon Balogun and William Troost Ekong have been handed another chance to play as a pair in central defence. The pairing the earned them the nickname “Oyibo Wall “
In goal Sparta Rotterdam shot stopper Maduka Okoye was picked to start despite Rohr speaking extensively on the qualities of Matthew Yakubu. Semi Ajayi as reported yesterday will play in the role vacated by the injured Wilfred Ndidi.
Alongside him In is Frank Onyeka who will be behind Alex Iwobi. The Everton man will play as the attacking midfielder of the team with the trio of Samuel Kalu, Samuel Chukwueze and Paul Onuachu leading the team’s chase for goals.
Maduka Okoye
Tyronne Ebuehi
Zaidu Sanusi
Leon Balogun
William Troost Ekong
Alex Iwobi
Frank Onyeka
Semi Ajayi
Samuel Kalu
Samuel Chukwueze
Paul Onuachu