Nigeria will go into Friday’s important clash with Senegal at the Africa Games with one change in the line-up from the team that defeated South Sudan 1-0.
Flying Eagles coach Ladan Bosso has restored Mavlon striker Charles Agada into the lineup in place of Sunday Joseph.
It wasn’t an easy game for Nigeria as they had to dig deep to get the win and their first points on board.
Senegal, on the other hand, won their first game against South Sudan but then lost to Uganda, which also conquered Nigeria.
As the group stands, the Young Cranes of Uganda have qualified for the semis, while Nigeria U20 and Senegal U20 will have to battle for the last spot.
Bosso has elected to go with Agada in attack because of his physical play, which he hopes will trouble Senegal. Nathaniel Nwosu will be between the sticks once again after apparently relegating Samuel James to the bench.
Nigeria U20 vs Senegal U20: How Flying Eagles will line up
The Flying Eagles will go with Bosso’s preferred 4-3-3 formation
As earlier stated, Nwosu will be in goal and will have two centre-backs, Godwin Samson and Haruna Aliyu, covering the rear.
The full-back areas will be sorted by team captain Daniel Bameyi at right-back and Ibrahim Abdullahi at left-back.
Daniel Daga and Sulaiman Idris will be the terriers in the middle, while Chibueze Izuogu is expected to provide creativity from the middle.
Charles Agada will play at the top of the attack and will be supported by the impressive Sadiq Isikaya and Rabiu Abdullahi
Here is how the Flying Eagles will lineup against Senegal
Goalkeeper: Nathaniel Nwosu
Defenders: Daniel Bameyi, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Haruna Aliyu, Godwin Samson
Midfielders: Daniel Daga, Chibueze Izuogu, Sulaiman Idris
Forwards: Rabiu Abdullahi, Charles Agada, Sadiq Isiyaka
Nigeria U20 vs Senegal will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium at 9 pm West Africa Central time (WAT)
The Game will be live on Ghana Television (GTV)’s Facebook page.
