By Daily Sports on August 31, 2017
Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who captained Nigeria’s Africa Nations Championship squad that eliminated Benin Republic penultimate weekend to qualify for next year’s continental finals in Kenya, will start in goal for the Super Eagles against Cameroon in Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying cracker in Uyo.
This was announced at the team’s press conference held at the Ibom Meridien Hotel, Uyo on Wednesday.
South Africa –based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, who was in goal in the November 2016 3-1 win over Algeria at the same venue, has finally been ruled out of action on Friday as a result of injury.
Former junior international Dele Ajiboye, who is number one goal –tender for Nigeria Professional Football League table –toppers Plateau United, has been called in to replace Akpeyi.
"This boy (Ezenwa) who plays in Nigeria will now start the game," Rohr said."
He did well with the home-based national team and he will do well (against Cameroon), we will protect him and give him confidence. The home fans will also give him confidence.
Friday’s showdown at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium will kick off by 5pm. © AFP
•Photo shows Ezenwa Ikechukwu.
Source Daily Sports
Posted August 31, 2017
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