Ahead of their AFCON 2022 qualifiers game against Benin Republic on Saturday, the senior national team of Nigeria had their last training session in Nigeria ahead of departure this morning.
Coach of the team Gernot Rohr had the players up against each other in a practice match to test his formation for the game which a win or a draw will see them clinch a spot at next year Africa Cup of Nations.
Rohr watched on as they engage themselves in a game that ended 2-0 in favour of the team that consists of most of the players who will likely start on Saturday. Kelechi Iheanacho and Victor Osimhen got the goals.
The pair were played as the front two in the team of probables although Rohr later switched Iheanacho to the other team towards the end of the session as he continues to try out formations for the game.
Team A
Francis Uzoho
Ola Aina
Troost Ekong
Leon Balogun
Wilfred Ndidi
Joe Aribo
Alex Iwobi
Zaidu Sanusi
Samuel Chukwueze
Victor Osimhen
Kelechi Iheanacho
Team B
Maduka Okoye
Tyronne Ebuehi
Shehu Abdullahi
Jamilu Collins
Semi Ajayi
Chidozie Awaziem
Oghenekaro Etebo
Henry Onyekuru
Anayo Iwuala
Adekunle Adeleye
Ahmed Musa
