Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named a strong starting XI for tonight’s international friendly against Portugal, Completesports.com reports.
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye starts between the sticks as expected.
The defensive trio of Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, and Bruno Onyemaechi will line up at the back.
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In midfield, Chelle has opted for the combination of Wilfred Ndidi, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Genk youngster Christian Akpan has also been handed his debut by the Malian tactician.
Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, and Akor Adams complete the starting line-up.
Super Eagles X1 Vs Portugal
Okoye
Ajayi
Bassey
Onyemaechi
Ndidi
Dele-Bashiru
Nnadi
Akpan
Iwobi
Simon
Adams
