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Benin vs Nigeria: Predicting Super Eagles Starting XI

By Daily sports on March 27, 2021

#1 MADUKA OKOYE (goalkeeper)

The Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper will be expected to be between the sticks with Gernot Rohr disclosing to the media on several occasions that the 21-year-old is now the Super Eagles’ no. 1.

#2 William Troost-Ekong (centre-back)

The Watford centre-back has established himself as a strong force in the Super Eagles' defence and he should continue his role in Rohr’s team at the Stade Charles de Gaulle.

#3 LEON BALOGUN (centre-back)

Balogun has been impressive in the Scottish Premier League with Rangers this season and his defensive contributions will be needed on Saturday.

#4 SEMI AJAYI (Centre-back)

Although he was selected as a midfielder in the initial 24-man list, Ajayi could form a three-man defence with the ‘Oyingbo Wall’ as Nigeria aim to stop the Squirrels.

The 27-year-old has been a regular fixture in West Bromwich Albion’s defence this season as a centre-back.

#5 OLA AINA (right-back)

Aina’s dexterity will be required for both attacking and defensive plays.

#6 ZAIDU SANUSI (left-back)

Thanks to his fantastic performances for Porto, Sanusi might be the preferred option in the left-back position ahead of Jamilu Collins, who plies his trade in the German second division with Paderborn.

#7 WILFRED NDIDI (midfielder)

Ndidi’s quality in the middle of the park cannot be questioned and he will play the anchorman role in the Super Eagles midfield.

#8 ALEX IWOBI (midfielder)

The Everton star will take his place in the centre of the midfield. Iwobi is needed to provide the creative link between the midfielders and the forwards.

#9 SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE (right wing)

Chukwueze’s driving runs and dribbling skills will be needed to unsettle Michel Dussuyer’s defence as Nigeria chase a crucial result in Benin.

#10 KELECHI IHEANACHO (left wing)

Iheanacho’s impressive goalscoring form at Leicester City will earn him a spot in the starting XI and he is expected to boost the Super Eagles’ chances of getting a win away from home.

#11 VICTOR OSIMHEN (centre-forward)

Despite scoring just one Serie A goal so far this year, Osimhen is tipped to lead the Super Eagles’ frontline ahead of red-hot Genk star Paul Onauchu.

•PHOTO: Nigeria and Benin previous action

Source Daily sports

Posted March 27, 2021